Work Placement unit (ENG700)

Hobart

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. This final placement unit will provide the opportunity for you to reflect on your studies to date and how they translate to real-world practice.

Summary

Unit name	Work Placement
Unit code	ENG700
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Brian Salmon
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1 - other
Hobart	Semester 2 - other

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2 - other	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
Semester 1 - other	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Secure a professional placement opportunity through applying sophisticated application letter writing, resume writing, and interview skills.
• Work effectively as part of a diverse engineering team to produce outputs of value or significance to an engineering project
• Appraise professional engineering design practices through reflecting on the experiences encountered during work placement

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
039999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,401.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Assessment	Business and Enterprise Management|Compare university learning with work placement|Interview preparation workshop|Reflection on work placement preparation|Work Placement Report
Timetable	View 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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