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Bachelor of Engineering Practice (Honours)Dr Llew Mann
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A new learning experienceAn Australian-firstIt’s different…and excitingStudents study like they’re working from day one for all four years of the degree– Applied, project based and collegial
Still graduate as a professional engineer– With 4 years work experience
Co-created and co-delivered by industry partners
KNOWLEDGE CREATORS
What does a practice-based course look like?
Innovative mix of academic and
professional staff
Industry and community
consultation and involvement
Focus on future student needs in a changing work
landscape
Research that continually informs the education approach
New curriculum, practice-based learning and performance-
based assessment
New physical and digital
learning spaces
Shape lives and inspire communities
TECHNOLOGICAL ENTREPRENEURS
Transform industries
INDUSTRY READY
Exploring new frontiers
Mobilise social and economic change
SOCIAL CHANGE AGENTS
A new type of
graduate
Course Structure
4 years, 4 units per yearOperating in 6 week sprints (terms)16 hours face-to-face a week35-40 hours a week total effort
Domains– Disciplinary– Process– Thinking– Self– Work
Capabilities StreamsCredentials
The Curriculum
Credentials and Projects
Credential Projects
Industry Project Streams
Each Sprint Industry Project• 50% of time • Industry Client• Project Principal
Community Project• 10% of time• Community Client• Pro-bono work
Professional Development• 40% of time• Build 15 Capabilities in Credentials• Individual Development Plan
A Typical Week - 2018MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
13:30
14:30
15:30
16:30
MAKER SPACE / LABINDUSTRY PROJECTINDUSTRY PROJECT
INDUSTRY PROJECT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LUNCH LUNCH
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LUNCH
COMMUNITY PROJECT
INDEPENDENT TIME
INDEPENDENT TIME
DEBRIEF / CREDENTIAL JAM
INDEPENDENT TIME
INDEPENDENT TIME
INDEPENDENT TIME
LUNCH
Engineering Practice Academy
• The Engineering Practice Academy is a collaborative community of staff, students, partners and alumni
• We have created a dynamic approach to engineering education that challenges convention and develops engineers suited to the unknown of future practice
• Our inter-connected approach demands we ask better questions of students and the engineering industry to blur the boundaries between university and the workplace
Engineering Practice Academy
OUR MISSIONTo develop engineers who thrive in a rapidly changing world by:
• re-imagining engineering education through close collaboration with industry and community
• leading students through the complexities of working and learning and exposing them to the multiplicities of a professional engineering practice
• working with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles to address complex challenges and identify opportunities in future practice
Who are we looking for?Future EngineersPartners in creating the futureYour students who are:– curious– enterprising– ready for a challenge
Keen to learn by doing – as in the workplace –and who are eager to begin their professional career
How to get in - Non traditional entry
Pre-requisites – English & Any Maths in yr 12Still apply through VTAC (need an ATAR)Updated Process - Book in to attend an interview session, which includes:
• Interview questions about passions and motivations
• Practical tasks• Scenarios and case studies
PassionDesire to make a difference in the world through possibilities in 21st
Century Engineering
AdaptabilityAdjusts effectively to changes by adapting and exploring new approaches to learning and working
Commitment to ExcellenceCommitting to and taking accountability for action, overcoming obstacles to reach high standards
Self-AwarenessUnderstands and reflects on own strengths, triggers and development needs and sees impact on others
CollaborationWorking effectively with others, empathising and involving other people to come to a common goal
CommunicationClearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas to others (written and verbal)
What are we looking for?
Meet some of our Associates
