UPD4101 Professional practice 1: Communication and roles

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

1. 1

   Develop an understanding of the professional roles and responsibilities of urban planners and designers in shaping the built environment, encompassing the complex and practical dimensions of the field;

2. 2

   Apply a comprehensive range of skills, including listening, spatial, visual, written and verbal techniques to effectively communicate and convey complex planning and design concepts and ideas;

3. 3

   Integrate knowledge and skills to synthesise, analyse and evaluate place-based planning and design approaches at a variety of scales;

4. 4

   Demonstrate collaborative processes and cultivate advanced interpersonal and communication skills in oral, written, and graphic formats to foster cooperation and inclusivity;

5. 5

   Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical dimensions of planning practices and their implications for stakeholders, communities and regions, recognising their global significance;

6. 6

   Adapt to evolving challenges in practising and communicating planning and design, seek new knowledge and engage in continuous self-directed learning.