EMS4WEX
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING EXTENSION
EMS4WEX
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is only available to students who have completed EMS4WIL. Students will research a project topic obtained from their involvement in WIL. The score of the project needs to be developed, together with how the work will be carried out including resource requirements, culminating in a final written report and oral presentation. The emphasis is on developing the research skills and thinking of the student. Students will work to achieve the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies: 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6 (see intended learning outcomes for details).
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Moar
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EMS4WIL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Work Placement at industry worksite
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate professional and effective written communication skills. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
- Activities:
- Students are expected to communicate effectively and professionally via email with colleagues and clients. Students will also report on their experience in a weekly reflective journal as well as a final report of the project/tasks that had been completed.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate professional and effective verbal communication skills. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains, 3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
- Activities:
- Students are expected to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively with their colleagues and clients, this will be assessed from the students weekly reflective journal as well as a final report of the project/tasks that had been completed.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply learned knowledge and skills in industry. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline, 1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline, 1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline, 3.2 Effective oral and written communication.
- Activities:
- Students ability to apply technical and non technical skills will be assessed from the students weekly reflective journal as well as a final report of the project/tasks that had been completed.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Collaborate, cooperate, and work effectively as part of a team. 3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability, 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains, 3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour, 3.4 Professional use and management of information, 3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
- Activities:
- Students ability to work effectively as part of a team will be assessed from the students weekly reflective journal as well as a final report of the project/tasks that had been completed.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Bendigo, 2017, Week 27-52, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Moar
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 8.0 hours industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Preliminary report (approximately 1000 words) | 20 | 01 | |
Weekly reflective journal (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Report of project/tasks completed (approximately 2000 words) | Assessed by academic supervisor with input from industry supervisor. As a hurdle, Industry Supervisor must endorse satisfactory completion of the placement. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 27-52, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Moar
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 27 - 52
One 8.0 hours industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Preliminary report (approximately 1000 words) | 20 | 01 | |
Weekly reflective journal (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Report of project/tasks completed (approximately 2000 words) | Assessed by academic supervisor with input from industry supervisor. As a hurdle, Industry Supervisor must endorse satisfactory completion of the placement. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |