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ENG5008 · Industry experience
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
You undertake a project defined by a partner organisation with the approval of the unit coordinator. The placement may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the company and physical location at the company is not required. Partner organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. You will communicate the project findings in the format specified by the partner organisation, such as a consultation paper, report, commentary, manual, submission or speech. The partner organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides academic supervision.
Areas of study: E6011 Master of Professional Engineering E6014 Master of Engineering E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
| Clayton | Summer semester B | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OHS documents and project proposal | Project | 25% | — |
| 2 | Reflective written submission | Written | 25% | — |
| 3 | Final project report | Project | 50% | — |
Continuous assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems.
- Synthesise critical thinking and professional judgement in developing new understandings.
- Demonstrate technical skills in designing, conducting and reporting on a research project.
- Engage in a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate to a multi-disciplinary team and target audience on technical and non-technical aspects.
- Engage and negotiate with team members and stakeholders on a project in a workplace setting.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
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