CIVIL 708 : Work Based Learning

Engineering

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Develops the student's professional and interpersonal skills within the context of professional engineering and project management competencies. Application of theory and development of work procedures. Develops ability to question concepts and critically self-assess competencies. Fostering and enhancing professional competencies in preparation towards membership of a professional body.

Course Overview

This course develops the professional engineer with an enhanced understanding of the correlation between theory and practice of engineering, utilising a reflective practitioner framework aligned to professional competency standards. The course will deliver, through a series of continually assessed reflective coursework and a work diary project, recognition of workplace learning. Professional practice experience is leveraged as a learning environment and as an ongoing component of the engineering continuous professional development. Outcomes from the course are:-
• Understanding of the totality of the professional engineer.
• Understanding the application of theory to the development of engineering procedures and processes.
• Enhanced ability to question concepts and approaches adopted in the engineering and wider industry.
• Establishing the relationship between the theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline specialization to the engineering industry.
Throughout the semester students progress through a series of work experience related tasks. There are no formal lectures with this course. Rather flexible learning methods are adopted in which supervision meetings are offered via either face-to-face tutorials or with the aid of technology.
Students are expected to undertake considerable additional work per week reading and completing assignments. Note that the assignments are based on the workplace projects that the student is currently undertaking or has recently completed, and hence the course requirements for professional employment outlined below.

Course Requirements

Note: Students must be in part time professional employment or have completed at least three years professional employment within engineering or construction.

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstration of the continuity of professional development sufficient to meet the requirements for chartered membership of Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ), or other professional body (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  2. Application of personal and social skills, well developed self-awareness of ability, aptitude and character. (Capability 2, 4, 5 and 6)
  3. Development of work disciplines and routines, and of self-confidence and maturity (Capability 2, 4, 5 and 6)
  4. Demonstration of improving analytical problem solving techniques under supervision in a working environment (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
  5. Demonstration of improving transferable skills, dependent on type of work experience but for example in the application of industrial and public relations, business and industrial procedures, management skills, interpretation of procedures and programmes of work (Capability 2, 4, 5 and 6)
  6. Demonstration of increasing self reliance and contribution to team outcomes when working to deadlines (Capability 4, 5 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Professional Development Journal 20% Individual Coursework
Coursework (Engineering Knowledge) 20% Individual Coursework
Coursework (Technical Solutions) 20% Individual Coursework
Coursework (Managing Engineering Work) 20% Individual Coursework
Coursework (Professional Acumen) 20% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Professional Development Journal
Coursework (Engineering Knowledge)
Coursework (Technical Solutions)
Coursework (Managing Engineering Work)
Coursework (Professional Acumen)
The assignments are designed to align with the professional engineering competencies identified by EngNZ (or other similar professional body) as required by a Chartered Professional Engineer. Note that the coursework assignments are based on the workplace projects that the student is currently undertaking or has recently completed. 

Students may wish to identify an industrial supervisor / sponsor, who can facilitate access to information in their employer. However, whilst an industrial supervisor / sponsor is desirable for part-time students who are in employment, it is not a mandatory requirement for the course.

Students are expected to bring drafts of their assignments and professional development journal to the tutorials. Formative feedback will be provided to students on their draft documents during tutorial workshops. Students are encouraged to bring working drafts of assignments at various stages of development, and should come prepared to the tutorials with questions, queries and discussion points. A pro-active approach from students is expected.

The deadline for submitting the assignments is provisionally at the end of week 12 of the Semester.
Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. If you want to apply for an extension you should discuss your circumstances with the Course Coordinator before the assignment due date.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect a [2] hour tutorial, [2] hours of reading and thinking about the content and [6] hours of work on assignments.

Learning Resources

There are no prescribed texts since the learning experience from each student will be conditioned according to their professional work environment. Students may find a number of texts which cover the course material well, and should refer to several where possible.
Indicative
• Bingham, R. & Drew, S. (1999): Key Work Skills (Gower)
• Boud, D. et al (1985), Reflection: Turning Experience into Learning (London: Kogan Page)
• Northedge, A. (1990), The Good Study Guide (Milton Keynes: The Open University)

Websites
https://www.engineeringnz.org
https://www.ice.org.uk

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 14/02/2020 02:41 p.m.