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Work Placement A unit (ENG203)

Introduction

This unit of study aims to provide you with practical engineering experience in an environment outside the University and improve your awareness of the issues associated with professional practice. In so doing, it will ensure your perceptions of engineering during your studies develop alongside the realities of practice.

Summary

Unit name Work Placement A
Unit code ENG203
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Brian Salmon
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Produce a job application package responding to an advertised engineering position description containing selection criteria.
  • Evidence pre-employment and networking skills in order to apply for a work placement with an engineering enterprise.
  • Compare and contrast the operation of engineering companies by engaging with professional engineers.
  • Extrapolate the importance of interpersonal skills in the workplace by critically reflecting on personal past experiences.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

A single information session will be hosted to welcome students to the unit.
A series of workshops will be held during the semester:
How many: Five workshops
How long: 1-2 hour sessions
Dates and venue: To be announced on MyLO

AssessmentAcknowledgement quiz|Industry assessment report|Interview skills development|Prepare a job application|Professional network development|Retrospective review
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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