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, engineering related projectUnderstand the structure and operation of the company or organisation, and its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, customers, and the general publicUnderstand … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
Students are required to undertake a period of at least 20 weeks (or an acceptable equivalent) of full-time Cooperative Work Experience with a placement provider, as listed in the Universitys' Calendar. During this period, students will work under the general supervision of a practising engineer, 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:
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Have an insight and understanding of the nature and complexities of engineering project work within industrial and / or research organisations
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Understand the structure and operation of the company or organisation, and its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, customers, and the general public
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Understand the influences of commercial, economic, social, cultural, political, legal, industrial and environmental issues affecting companies, organisations or employees that undertake engineering work
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Appreciate the responsibilities, roles, attitudes, values, priorities, judgement and work methods of practising professional engineers in industry
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Communicate effectively in a range of technical and business situations
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Exhibit maturity in their own professional attitudes, and reconcile the obligations, responsibilities and actions of professional engineers with their own values
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