Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
20 Weeks minimum (full-time)
Full-time
Hawthorn
237.5 credit points for Bachelor of Engineering programs. 187.5 credit points for Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Aviation. Preference will be given to students with a Credit Average
Nil
Credit Points: 50 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems), Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/ Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics), Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/ Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences)
The objectives for student learning as a trainee-professional are both Cognitive and Affective. Bengamin S. Bloom, Bertram B. Mesia, and David R. Krathwohl (1964). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives (two vols: The Affective Domain & The Cognitive Domain). New York. David McKay.
There is no formal teaching for this unit. It involves undertaking approved professional work in industry.
IBL is assessed on a pass/fail basis, having regard to the timely submission of a written report (100%).
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context it is the intent of Swinburne that its higher education graduates exhibit certain Graduate Attributes, listed below: Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas.Operate effectively in work and community situations.Are adaptable and manage change.Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing.Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community. Employability Attributes IBL aims to develop a desired range of employability attributes sought by employers See for example: Commonwealth of Australia , Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) 2002 Employability Skills for the Future; and Graduate Attributes - IEAust http://www.ieaust.org.au/. These Employability Attributes are listed below and mapped to the most relevant Swinburne Graduate Attribute (SGA). These employability attributes are also listed on the Learning Benchmark for self-appraisal at the commencement and at the conclusion of the placement. Communication (SGA 2) (EA: b, e, f)Professional Values & Ethics (SGA 4) (EA: g)Self Awareness & Reflection (SGA 3) (EA: d, j)Desire for Continuous Learning (SGA 1) (EA: a, c , h, i)Planning & Organisation (SGA 2) (EA: b, e, f)Teamwork (SGA 2) (EA: b, e, f)Problem Solving, Initiative & Resourcefulness (SGA 1) (EA: a, c , h, i)Leadership (SGA 5) (EA: f)Innovative & Entrepreneurial (SGA 5) (EA: f)Flexible & Adaptable to Change (SGA 3) (EA: d, j)Awareness of Different Environments (SGA 4) (EA: g)Professional & Technical (SGA 1) (EA: a, c , h, i)
These Employability Attributes are listed below and mapped to the most relevant Swinburne Graduate Attribute (SGA). These employability attributes are also listed on the Learning Benchmark for self-appraisal at the commencement and at the conclusion of the placement.
Work requirements are established by the placing organisation in consultation with Swinburne staff.
As suggested by the Swinburne academic supervisor to support the student's task environment.
