Professional Engineer Career Preparation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGI 3900
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Course ID
200653
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to equip learners with the critical skills, knowledge, and professional insights necessary to excel in the engineering field. It serves as an essential bridge between academic theory and practical application, preparing learners for real-world in-industry experiences and future career development. In this course, learners will reflect on their preparedness to become engineers. It will prepare them for securing in-industry experience, obtaining graduate employment, managing professional relationships, and effectively navigating the professional world and career transitions in the future.

  • Preparing For The Workplace
  • Sourcing, Securing, Onboarding And Commencing An Industry Placement Overview
  • Workplace Preliminary Observation

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate diverse engineering career pathways to be able to identify and engage with relevant networking and job opportunities, and reflect on current knowledge, skills and attributes and present these in a job application that demonstrates professional communication skills
  • Be prepared for the transition from academic settings to professional environments, equipped with demonstrated knowledge of employment norms, workplace health and safety, and professional expectations, and met the compliance requirements for professional practice, including sourcing and logging an appropriate placement experience
  • Analyse and discuss the roles and responsibilities of engineers and managers within an organisation, including the structure, purpose, and operations of an engineering enterprise and reflect on organisational culture dynamics and their impact on the workplace, including safety, ethics, diversity, inclusivity, and the integration of First Nations considerations in the engineering professional context

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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