This unit (NEF4105) is designed to prepare engineering students for professional life. One component involves students in career planning, preparing a resume, and undertaking a mock interview process. Another component focuses on the Codes of Ethics of Engineers Australia and similar bodies, professional conduct of engineers and their social, economic, legal and environmental responsibilities. Students are also oriented to the interface between engineering, business and labour: the nature of engineering and business organisations; their administrative, marketing and financial activities; issues around intellectual property rights; business start-up and sources of business finance; industrial hazards and safety; and union activities. The importance of lifelong learning, and community engagement, participation and contribution are also addressed.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NEF4105
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of professional opportunities and recruitment practices in a range of employment documents and mock interview; | ||
| 2. | Critically review the role of a professional engineer, codes of ethics and standards of professional engineering bodies and speculate on their application in specific contexts; | ||
| 3. | Justify the importance of community participation and professional development by engineers and reflect on the nature of their potential contribution to lifelong learning; | ||
| 4. | Investigate and analyse intellectual property matters affecting the engineering profession; | ||
| 5. | Compare business types, appraise regulatory requirements of starting a business and create a business plan with emphasis on securing funding. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Employment Documents (1000 words) | 20% |
| Other | Mock Interview | 20% |
| Presentation | Presentation on Inquiry into Professional Conduct & Development and Ethics (Team of two; 15 minutes) | 20% |
| Assignment | Business Plan Report (Team of two; 2500 words) | 40% |
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