Practical Experience
Industrial experience is mandatory for students in the Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Professional Engineering courses.
You will not be eligible to graduate until you have met the requirements of ENGG4000 Practical Experience or ENGG5217 Industrial Experience:
- completed an approved 12 week industrial placement or equivalent components (see below)
- submitted and passed a written report(s) on your experience
- students who successfully complete a MIPPS program as part of their Engineering degree enrolment are exempt from ENGG4000 Practical Experience and ENGG5217 Industrial Experience.
Completion of the industrial experience unit of study is based on the accumulation of 12 points.
Getting started...
Download and read the ENGG4000/ENGG5217 Industrial Experience Information Pack.
Industrial Experience Information and Forms
- Finding and completing industrial experience...
- Industrial Experience Form - Hand in to the Faculty Office BEFORE you commence industrial experience.
- Site Induction and Safety Procedures Form - Hand in with written report.
- Industrial Experience Certificate - Hand in with written report.
Pathway Options...
EITHER
12 weeks of Industrial Experience = 12 points
The equivalent of 12 full time weeks of approved industry work experience and a written report will net you the full 12 points.
OR
4 weeks of Industrial Experience = 6 points
A minimum of 4 weeks of approved industrial experience and a written report will earn you 6 points. Additional weeks earn points as follows: 7 weeks = 7 points, 8 weeks = 8 points, 9 weeks = 9 points, 10 weeks = 10 points, 11 weeks = 11 points, 12 weeks = 12 points.
PLUS any of the following to equal 12 points...
Attendance at a Professional Development event = 2 points
Attendance or participation at an approved conference, seminar, workshop or professional development event and a written report will earn 2 points each with a maximum of 3 points.
- Professional Development Event Form/Report Cover Sheet
- See ENGG4000/ENGG5217 Industrial Experience Information Pack for Report Guidelines.
Industry based courses within degree studies = 4 points
Approved units of study (with a passing grade) and a written report earn 4 points each with a maximum of 6 points.
Approved units of study:
- AERO3465 Aerospace Technology 2
- CHNG 4802 Chemical Engineering Design A
- CHNG 4806 Chemical Engineering Design B
Site Visits = 2 points
Approved site visits will earn two points each with a maximum of 3 points.
- Site Visits Form/Report Cover Sheet
- See ENGG4000/ENGG5217 Industrial Experience Information Pack for Report Guidelines.
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