AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY AND PRACTICE
EMS5AEE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you undertake a comprehensive study of workplace practices related to the Australian engineering industry and reflect heavily on your personal views and approaches to individual and team responsibilities, while taking into consideration Australian sustainability practices. You develop professional skills related to ethical and moral decision making and evaluate the social implications of their work and the broader global & Australian context. The subject encompasses activities and experiences that support the development of knowledge, professional skills and personal capabilities to enhance your employability in Australian engineering industry as well as the long term professional career success. The subject takes a life-long career management approach to engage with students and enrich your understanding of the graduate skills and attributes required to make a successful transition from university to the world of work. You will have regular opportunities to engage with industry professionals and Australian engineering companies.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Richard Hall
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMENC or SMENE or SMENM or SMTNE or SMELE or SMCEM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Hall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Employment preparation task (Individual task equivalent to 1250 words). Students will apply for 'mock' job adds based upon real job descriptors and will be required to apply using a cover letter, cv and LinkedIn profile addressing the job description and selection criteria. | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
15 minute mock interview (Individual task equivalent to 750 words). Students will be required to prepare for a mock interview based on the job they applied for in assessment 1. | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One 10 minute Individual verbal presentation (Individual task equivalent to 500 words). Students will investigate one issue in Australian industry relating to sustainability and develop a comprehensive presentation on the topic. | N/A | Individual | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Three written case study reports Group task (each case study equivalent to 500 words per individual). Teams for 3 or 4 students develop case studies based on material discussed in workshops. | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
5 x Short Individual written reflections (equivalent to 200 words each). Students will be required to attend 2 individual professional development events (industry speakers, networking events, workshops) and use reflective writing to describe learning outcomes through short posts on LinkedIn. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Hall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Employment preparation task (Individual task equivalent to 1250 words). Students will apply for 'mock' job adds based upon real job descriptors and will be required to apply using a cover letter, cv and LinkedIn profile addressing the job description and selection criteria. | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
15 minute mock interview (Individual task equivalent to 750 words). Students will be required to prepare for a mock interview based on the job they applied for in assessment 1. | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One 10 minute Individual verbal presentation (Individual task equivalent to 500 words). Students will investigate one issue in Australian industry relating to sustainability and develop a comprehensive presentation on the topic. | N/A | Individual | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Three written case study reports Group task (each case study equivalent to 500 words per individual). Teams for 3 or 4 students develop case studies based on material discussed in workshops. | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
5 x Short Individual written reflections (equivalent to 200 words each). Students will be required to attend 2 individual professional development events (industry speakers, networking events, workshops) and use reflective writing to describe learning outcomes through short posts on LinkedIn. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Hall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 35
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 35
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Employment preparation task (Individual task equivalent to 1250 words). Students will apply for 'mock' job adds based upon real job descriptors and will be required to apply using a cover letter, cv and LinkedIn profile addressing the job description and selection criteria. | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
15 minute mock interview (Individual task equivalent to 750 words). Students will be required to prepare for a mock interview based on the job they applied for in assessment 1. | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One 10 minute Individual verbal presentation (Individual task equivalent to 500 words). Students will investigate one issue in Australian industry relating to sustainability and develop a comprehensive presentation on the topic. | N/A | Individual | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Three written case study reports Group task (each case study equivalent to 500 words per individual). Teams for 3 or 4 students develop case studies based on material discussed in workshops. | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
5 x Short Individual written reflections (equivalent to 200 words each). Students will be required to attend 2 individual professional development events (industry speakers, networking events, workshops) and use reflective writing to describe learning outcomes through short posts on LinkedIn. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Hall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Employment preparation task (Individual task equivalent to 1250 words). Students will apply for 'mock' job adds based upon real job descriptors and will be required to apply using a cover letter, cv and LinkedIn profile addressing the job description and selection criteria. | N/A | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
15 minute mock interview (Individual task equivalent to 750 words). Students will be required to prepare for a mock interview based on the job they applied for in assessment 1. | N/A | Individual | No | 15 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One 10 minute Individual verbal presentation (Individual task equivalent to 500 words). Students will investigate one issue in Australian industry relating to sustainability and develop a comprehensive presentation on the topic. | N/A | Individual | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Three written case study reports Group task (each case study equivalent to 500 words per individual). Teams for 3 or 4 students develop case studies based on material discussed in workshops. | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
5 x Short Individual written reflections (equivalent to 200 words each). Students will be required to attend 2 individual professional development events (industry speakers, networking events, workshops) and use reflective writing to describe learning outcomes through short posts on LinkedIn. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |