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Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2)

Unit Code: HEW055




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

20 Weeks minimum (full-time)

Full-time

Hawthorn

237.5 credit points for undergraduate Engineering programs
187.5 credit point for Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Aviation
Preference will be given to students with a Credit Average

Nil

Credit Points: 50 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the

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Aims & Objectives:

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.

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Teaching Methods:

There is no formal teaching for this unit. It involves undertaking approved engineering work in industry.

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Assessment:

IBL is assessed on a pass/fail basis, having regard to the timely submission of a written report (100%).

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

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)

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Content:

Work requirements are established by the placing organisation in consultation with Swinburne staff.

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Reading Materials:

As suggested by the Swinburne academic supervisor to support the student's task environment.

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