ENG180 Performance Planning and Review - Student Engineer (4)

In this subject, students engage in reflective management of their learning and teamwork performance. They plan their workload, set goals and then use evidence-based reflection processes to determine if they have met these goals, adjusting their actions where necessary. The expectation for this subject is that the student should be performing at the level of a student engineer.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ENG180. 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

Two sessions

School

Charles Sturt University Engineering

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Technology(Civil Systems)/Master of Engineering(Civil Systems); Bachelor of Technology(Civil Systems) and Diploma of Engineering Studies.

Prerequisites

ENG160 and ENG161

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Reflect on their emerging professional identity and explain the principles of engineering practice;
  • Reflect on their experiences of teamwork situations and the challenges associated with this type of environment;
  • Set individual goals and produce a plan to manage the transition from university to their initial work placement;
  • Adapt and revise career plans to meet changing work conditions;
  • Identify the structures they will use to manage their learning and professional performance in the future; and
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on their current practice in order to develop future career plans.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Reflective practice;
  • Professional identity
  • Career planning and monitoring; and
  • Initial workplace placement and preparation.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ENG180 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Initial goal setting exercise
20
2
Periodic goal review 1
10
3
Reflection portfolio - part 1
10
4
Periodic goal review 2
10
5
Reflection portfolio - part 2
20
6
Final goal sign-off and final reflection
30

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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