STEM3005 20-week Industry-based Practicum

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Overview

This topic comprises 20 weeks of work experience in Australia according to a work plan approved by the student's academic supervisor. Students are expected to: Contribute to a technical project related to their disciplineUnderstand the structure and operation of the company or organisation, and its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, customers, … For more content click the Read More button below.

This topic comprises 20 weeks of work experience in Australia according to a work plan approved by the student's academic supervisor.

Students are expected to:

Contribute to a technical project related to their discipline
Understand the structure and operation of the company or organisation, and its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, customers, and the general public
Understand the influences of commercial, economic, social, cultural, political, legal, industrial and environmental issues affecting companies, organisations or employees as it relates to their discipline

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Aims

Students are required to undertake a period of at least 20 weeks (or an acceptable equivalent) of full-time work experience with a placement provider. During this period, students will work under the general supervision of a practicing professional in their discipline, and will perform a range of technical or management tasks.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Have an insight and understanding of the nature and complexities of project work within industrial and / or research organisations

Understand the structure and operation of the company or organisation, and its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, customers, and the general public

Understand the influences of commercial, economic, social, cultural, political, legal, industrial and environmental issues affecting companies, organisations or employees as it relates to their discipline

Appreciate the responsibilities, roles, attitudes, values, priorities, judgement and work methods of practising professionals in industry

Communicate effectively in a range of technical and business situations

Exhibit maturity in their own professional attitudes, and reconcile the obligations, responsibilities and actions of professionals with their own values

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20-week Industry-based Practicum

STEM3005