CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENEG20001 Australian Engineering Practice
Australian Engineering Practice
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General Information

Overview

This unit introduces the context of Australian engineering practice, including the competency standards and codes of practice. You will study Australian engineering projects by summarising and reviewing the literature with emphasis on the technical methods and standards adopted, ethical practice, and professional responsibility. This unit will develop your communication skills, including technical writing and presentations based on effective research, paraphrasing, referencing, and reviewing published information. As a small team, you will also prepare a scope for an investigation to demonstrate an understanding of the tasks involved in an Australian engineering feasibility investigation.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 12
Student Contribution Band: 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2023

Melbourne
Online
Perth
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Students Feedback from evaluation team

Feedback

Link content to real world applications

Recommendation

We appreciate the constructive feedback. The next offering will add more relevant materials for real-world applications linked to the content.

Feedback from Students Feedback from evaluation team

Feedback

This unit is well designed for professional engineering skills in terms of speaking and writing.

Recommendation

This good practice will continue.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Summarise technical publications using paraphrasing and references
  2. Deconstruct a project into Engineers Australia’s graduate competencies
  3. Review Australian practice in a specialised field of engineering
  4. Generate a scope for a feasibility study of an engineering project
  5. Work collaboratively based on critical self-review of graduate competencies
  6. Communicate effectively through technical writing and presentations.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Introductory
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 3N )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 3N )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 2N 3N 4N 5N 6N )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5N 6N )
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 3N 4N )
Intermediate
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 6I )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1N 2I 3I 4I 5N 6N )
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 1N 2N 3I 4I 5I 6I )
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1N 2N 3I 4I 5I 6I )
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 1N 2N 3I 4I 5N 6N )
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 1N 2I 3N 4I 5I 6N )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 1I 2I 4I 5N 6I )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 1I 3I 4I 5I 6I )
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 3N 5I )
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 2N 4N 5I 6I )
Advanced
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 1N 2A 3I 4I 5I 6I )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Postgraduate Units Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Written Assessment - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Written Assessment - 40%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

The Making of an Expert Engineer by James Trevelyan (CRC Press 2014).

(2014)
Authors: James Trevelyan
Binding: Hardcover

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Microsft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Md Nurun Nabi Unit Coordinator
m.nabi@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Introduction to Unit
Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
What makes an Engineer? Competencies, Skills, Qualities and Attributes

Chapter

The making of an expert engineer. Chapter: Preface, practice concept, 1-2.
Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

View videos or texts related to famous engineering projects and discuss.
Skills Audit, SWOT Analysis
Commence development of E-portfolio of Reflective Practice

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Engineer's Code of Ethics


Chapter

Lecture notes
The making of an expert engineer. Chapter: 2-5
Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Guest Lecture 1 Academic Integrity and Ethical Conduct (Prof Fae Martin)
E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Information Literacy - Retrieval, Analysis, Storage, Sharing


Chapter

Lecture notes
Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Writing exercises based on selected discipline-based case studies in the Australian context.
ENDNOTE Demonstration
E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Technical skills


Chapter

Lecture notes
Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Advanced use of Excel in Engineering

E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Referencing and Turnitin

Chapter

Lecture Notes.
Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exercises on Literature surveys, databases and search engines
E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

No classes and workshops are scheduled during vacation week.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Engineering communication, Teams and Collaboration

Chapter

Lecture notes
Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-portfolio of reflective practice continues.


Professional Competencies Portfolio (Individual) Due: Week 6 Monday (21 Aug 2023) 12:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Work Place Health and Safety
Risk Analysis and Risk Management

Chapter

Lecture notes

Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

OHS Act, Legislations, RA and RMPs
E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

WIL & CPD

Chapter

Resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Self-management and Professional Responsibility

Chapter

Resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues


Information Retrieval and Processing (Individual) Due: Week 9 Monday (11 Sept 2023) 12:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Engineering Project Management

Chapter

The Making of an expert engineer, Chapter: 10, 12
Additional resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues.

Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Reflective writing

Chapter

Resources will be available in Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

How to reflect on job/project performance.

E-portfolio of Reflective Practice continues

Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Review of the term.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Professional Practice Project (Team) Due: Week 12 Thursday (5 Oct 2023) 12:00 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Professional Competencies Portfolio (Individual)

Task Description

This task consists of two parts. In Part A, you will carry out a SWOT analysis of yourself and discuss your journey as an engineering graduate. You will list your career goals, the reason you have joined this course and what subdiscipline you wish to specialize in and why?
In Part B, summarize the Code of Ethics and state how you think they are important to the practice of engineering not just in Australia but across the globe.

You need to record your activities on a weekly basis and complete an e-portfolio to submit in Week 13 along with your final Assessment 3.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Monday (21 Aug 2023) 12:00 pm AEST

Individual submission


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Thursday (7 Sept 2023)

It is expected that the assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks after the due date.


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

A Marking Rubric will be provided on Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission link will be provided on Moodle of this assessment item.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Summarise technical publications using paraphrasing and references
  • Deconstruct a project into Engineers Australia’s graduate competencies


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Information Retrieval and Processing (Individual)

Task Description

In this task, for the engineering project you have chosen as a team, each team member will access relevant scientific and engineering databases and search engines and collect at least a total of 10 good-quality journal articles, conference papers, news articles and/or technical reports on the specified activity topic. You will prepare and submit an individual annotated bibliography along with a critique of your findings. You will also showcase your ability to use a package such as ENDNOTE to manage your bibliography.



Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Monday (11 Sept 2023) 12:00 pm AEST

Individual submission


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2023)

It is expected that the assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks after the due date.


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

A Marking Rubric is provided on Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission link will be provided on Moodle of this assessment item.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Summarise technical publications using paraphrasing and references
  • Review Australian practice in a specialised field of engineering
  • Communicate effectively through technical writing and presentations.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility
  • Leadership

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Professional Practice Project (Team)

Task Description

This is a team project. You will form a team of 3 members. You will select any one engineering problem that is posted in the handout and get it approved by your UC. You will evolve a plan of action to solve the problem you have selected by systematically applying all the knowledge you are acquiring in this unit. This will include your engineering and technical knowledge and skills, professional skills such as information management, communication, leadership and collaboration, engineering ethics and professional responsibility. 

You will submit a team report of your proposal. This submission will also include a section on reflective practice where each team member will capture how they have showcased their Stage 1 Engineering Competencies, what challenges the team has faced and how the team overcame them. 


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Thursday (5 Oct 2023) 12:00 pm AEST

Team submission (Only one submission from Each Team)


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Thursday (19 Oct 2023)

It is expected that the assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks after the due date.


Weighting
40%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

A Marking Rubric is provided on Moodle that includes indicators of attainment at the 'Poor', 'Sound', 'Good', 'Excellent', etc., levels for each element of the assignment.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online Group

Submission Instructions
Submission link will be provided on Moodle of this assessment item

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Deconstruct a project into Engineers Australia’s graduate competencies
  • Generate a scope for a feasibility study of an engineering project
  • Work collaboratively based on critical self-review of graduate competencies
  • Communicate effectively through technical writing and presentations.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Self-management
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility
  • Leadership

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?