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ENG5009 · 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: E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First 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 | Second 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
prerequisite
- ENG5008 — Industry experience
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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