ENG491 Engineering Portfolio - Consolidating (14)

In this subject, students draw upon their experience in industry to demonstrate that they are progressively obtaining the skills and attributes expected of a CSU engineering graduate.  Whilst ENG491 takes place in the context of a paid workplacement, it does not meet the CSU definition of WPL.  During their workplacement students will contiune the portfolio from ENG292, progress in the portfolio will show that they are exhibiting the required graduate attributes at a consolidating level. The subject assesses the experience and practice of students and the way in which this is presented to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Availability

Session 3 (90)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ENG491. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

Prerequisites

ENG399 and ENG380 or ENG361

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Appropriately apply a conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of engineering synthesis and design processes and practices and contextual factors impacting on the engineering discipline;
  • Demonstrate a fluent and critically aware application of engineering techniques, tools and resources;
  • Accept accountability for the ethical delivery of engineering projects;
  • Demonstrate effective communication of technical information to non-engineering audiences, through both written and verbal communication media;
  • Demonstrate how working as a reflective practitioner has improved their professional practice: and
  • Describe how their workplace experiences have helped consolidate their identity as a CSU engineer.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Developing and maintaining a portfolio;
  • Reflective practice;
  • Technical communication, written and verbal; and
  • Application and integration of technical knowledge to engineering problems.

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 365 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

The portfolio will be compiled during students work placement, where they are working in industry as Cadet Engineers. The work placement occurs over a period of approximately a year, and includes paid work, workplace learning, as well as study time for other subjects.  It is anticipated that students will spend an average of an hour and a half per day on portfolio activities while on placement.

Special Resources

This subject will be completed while the student is on placement in industry.  Industry placements may require travel and/or relocation depending upon the nature and location of the placement.
 

Contact

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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