UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

ENG5008 Work integrated learning

Faculty of Engineering

ENG5008 Work integrated learning is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ENG5008

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ENG5008

No unit lists ENG5008 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE:

This unit is available only to students in E6011 Master of Professional Engineering, E6014 Master of Engineering or E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering

Enrolment in the unit is contingent upon completing the internal application process and meeting the minimum eligibility requirements for consideration:

E6011 Master of Professional Engineering:

  • Admitted into Entry level 1 (three-year program): You have completed 96 credit points in the course and obtained a minimum WAM 60.
  • Admitted into Entry level 2 (two-year program): You have completed 48 credit points in the course and obtained a minimum WAM 60.
  • You have completed the 5 Career Connect 'How to' workshops.
  • You must attend an interview with the host organisation. 

E6014 Master of Engineering:

  • You have completed 24 credit points in the course and obtained a minimum WAM 60.
  • You have completed the 5 Career Connect 'How to' workshops.
  • You must attend an interview with the host organisation.

E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering:

  • You have completed 48 credit points in the course and obtained a minimum WAM 60.
  • You have completed the 5 Career Connect 'How to' workshops.
  • You must attend an interview with the host organisation.

Overview

You undertake a project defined by a partner organisation with the approval of the unit coordinator. The placement may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the company and physical location at the company is not required. Partner organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. You will communicate the project findings in the format specified by the partner organisation, such as a consultation paper, report, commentary, manual, submission or speech. The partner organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides academic supervision.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonImmersive
First semesterClaytonImmersive
Second semesterClaytonImmersive
Summer semester BClaytonImmersive

Assessment

  • OHS documents and project proposal
    25%
  • Reflective written submission
    25%
  • Final project report
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate the ability to apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems.

  2. 2

    Synthesise critical thinking and professional judgement in developing new understandings.

  3. 3

    Demonstrate technical skills in designing, conducting and reporting on a research project.

  4. 4

    Engage in a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability.

  5. 5

    Demonstrate the ability to communicate to a multi-disciplinary team and target audience on technical and non-technical aspects.

  6. 6

    Engage and negotiate with team members and stakeholders on a project in a workplace setting.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

You will work with a host organisation on a short-term engineering project, and submit various assessment tasks related to the project. Feedback from the unit coordinator and reviewers will help you to efficiently manage the project towards desired outcomes, as well as effectively communicate about your project activities.

You will undertake various hands-on engineering activities at the host organisation which will enable you to apply and thereby deeply understand various engineering concepts.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Sebastian Thomas
Unit Coordinators
Dr Sebastian Thomas

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ENG5008?

ENG5008 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ENG5008 offered?

In 2024, ENG5008 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.

How much work is ENG5008?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ENG5008 have an exam?

No. ENG5008 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available