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Content
Course Tabs
- Overview
- Teaching and Learning
- Assessment and Learning Outcomes
- Student Feedback, Support and Charter
Overview
Course Prescription
Studies in professional and interpersonal skills within the context of engineering and project management practice. Develops ability to critically self-assess competencies. Fosters and enhances competencies in preparation towards membership of a professional body via application of theory and exploration of work practices. Students prepare a portfolio of independent work demonstrating competencies required of a Chartered professional at an advanced level.
Course Overview
This course develops the professional engineer or professional project manager with an enhanced understanding of the correlation between theory and practice, 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. The work based learning practices can be aligned to the expectations for either a Chartered Engineer or a Chartered Project Manager.\ Outcomes from the course are:-
- Understanding of the totality of the professional practitioner.\
- Understanding the application of theory to the development of engineering and/or project management procedures and processes.\
- Enhanced ability to question concepts and approaches adopted in industry professional practice.\
- Establishing the relationship between the theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline specialization to 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 and/or supervision meetings are offered adopting a mentoring model. 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.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours for each point (i.e. a total of 150 hours over the whole semester).
For this course, you can expect regular tutorials, and approximately 10-12 hours per week of individual study, reading and thinking about the content, reflections on work practices and work on assignments.
Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Restriction : must not have completed CIVIL 708
Additional Advice on Prerequisites
Note: Students must be in professional employment or have completed at least three years' professional employment within engineering.
Locations and Semesters Offered
| Location | Semester |
|---|---|
| UoA Online | Semester Two |
| City | Semester One |
Teaching and Learning
Online
The course includes live online tutorials and these will be recorded.\ This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Learning Resources
Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including 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.
Additional Information on Learning Resources
There are no prescribed texts since the learning experience from each student will be conditioned according to their professional work environment. A variety of recommended texts and resources are offered in the course to assist the student. Websites:\
- https://www.engineeringnz.org\
- https://www.apm.org.uk\
Copyright
The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.
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You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.
Health and Safety
Students must ensure they are familiar with their Health and Safety responsibilities, as described in the university's Health and Safety policy.
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 course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:
- Honesty - in all aspects of research work
- Accountability - in the conduct of research
- Professional courtesy and fairness – in working with others
- Good stewardship – on behalf of others
- Transparency – of research process and presentation of results
- Clarity - communication to be understandable, explainable and accessible
For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.
Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.
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Assessment and Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
| CLO # | Outcome | Programme Capability Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate continuity of professional development sufficient to meet the requirements for chartered membership of Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ), or Association for Project Management (APM) or other professional body | MCivilEng - Master of Civil Engineering - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world. (WA6) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including, measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems. (WA5) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions. (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. (WA3) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice, adhering to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion. (WA8) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WA11) |
| 2 | Apply personal and social skills, and demonstrate well-developed self-awareness of ability, aptitude, and character | MCivilEng - Master of Civil Engineering - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world. (WA6) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions. (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. (WA3) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice, adhering to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion. (WA8) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WA11) |
| 3 | Apply work disciplines, routines, self-confidence and maturity to further advance your professional effectiveness | MCivilEng - Master of Civil Engineering - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world. (WA6) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including, measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems. (WA5) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions. (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. (WA4) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice, adhering to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion. (WA8) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WA11) |
| 4 | Use analytical problem-solving techniques under supervision in a working environment | MCivilEng - Master of Civil Engineering - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world. (WA6) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including, measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems. (WA5) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions. (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. (WA3) |
| 5 | Demonstrate transferable skills in various work contexts, such as industrial and public relations, business and industrial procedures, management, and interpretation of procedures and programmes of work | MCivilEng - Master of Civil Engineering - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world. (WA6) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including, measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems. (WA5) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. (WA3) |
| 6 | Demonstrate self-reliance and contribution to team outcomes when working to deadlines | MCivilEng - Master of Civil Engineering - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world. (WA6) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. (WA3) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice, adhering to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion. (WA8) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WA11) |
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Assessment Percentage | Assessment Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Development Journal | 20 | Individual Coursework |
| Portfolio | 80 | Individual Coursework |
Additional Information on Assessment
The Portfolio consists of assignments designed to align with the professional competencies identified by either EngNZ or APM (or other similar professional body) as required for becoming a chartered member of the professional body.
A passing mark is 50% or higher, according to University policy.
Late submissions are highly discouraged and extensions of time are not allowed for reasons of students being busy in the workplace or employment. It is possible to submit late for the assignments, but a late submission penalty will be applied. The schedule of penalties is stated in the course site (Canvas).
Assessment to CLO Mapping
| Assessment Type | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Professional Development Journal | ||||||
| Portfolio |
Student Feedback, Support and Charter
Student Feedback
Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester 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. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Additional Information on Student Feedback
The course has been developed based on feedback from previous students and has been enhanced with additional online learning options.
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.
Tuākana
Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.
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.
Wellbeing
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed work 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. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
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.
Student Academic Complaints and Disputes
Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.
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