ENGG3000
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Testing your knowledge, application of skills, and improving graduate employability, this Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course allows you to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills obtained during your studies with and for an organisation.Students will undertake a Work Integrated Learning Experience in a role relevant to the practice of their program. Students may complete their WIL Experience within a range of professional contexts including the private sector, government, or other relevant organisation. The student will have an active role in organising this WIL experience, however, students will need to consult with the Course Coordinator prior to approaching companies or organisations. The Course Coordinator will ensure the WIL experience is appropriate and does not adversely affect other existing WIL activities or courses of the University. A nominated supervisor within the host organisation will be required. In addition to the 140 hours of WIL, students will be expected to complete up to 40 hours of addition study load, which includes the completion of assessments, and on-campus contact hours.
Availability
Not currently offered.
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): ENGG4500. Students who have successfully completed ENGG4500 are not eligible to enrol in ENGG3000.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Contribute as part of a team to achieve workplace tasks and resolve workplace problems.
2. Communicate effectively in the workplace, both verbally and in writing.
3. Reflect on application of theoretical knowledge to practical tasks of the workplace.
4. Demonstrate WHS skills applicable to the chosen workplace.
5. Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
6. Apply theoretical knowledge to practical workplace tasks.
Content
The topics to be covered include:
- Industry readiness - complete a pre Work Integrated Learning online module
- Workplace Induction and Risk Assessment
- Communicating in the workplace
- Organisational skills and self-management
- Engaging in Work Integrated Learning
- Reflecting on Work Integrated Learning
Assumed knowledge
For students to derive maximum value from this course and to ensure that the host organisations derive substantive benefits as well, it is essential that students have a satisfactory knowledge and skills base prior to WIL. Students therefore should have successfully completed at least 160 units of their program prior to enrolment in the course.
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Report: Report
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- WHS Requirement - Students must complete a Workplace Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. - Failure to complete the placement organisation WHS-Safety Induction and Risk Assessment will constitute a fail in this course. The organisation MAY offer an alternate time at their discretion though there is no obligation from them to do so.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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