Engineering Professional Practice

The engineering accrediting body Engineers Australia, states that 'exposure to professional engineering practice is a key element in differentiating a professional engineering degree from an applied science degree' and requires engineering graduates to have exposure to professional practice.

Who is required to complete EPP?

EPP is a mandatory requirement for all students enrolled in the following programs at UQ:

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) dual degrees
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering
• Master of Engineering
• Master of Bioengineering (Professional)
• Master of Chemical Engineering (Professional)
• Master of Civil Engineering (Professional)
• Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional)
• Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional)
• Master of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (Professional)
• Master of Software Engineering (Professional)
• Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional)

What do I need to complete?

You must complete 430 hours of EPP, made up of a combination of mandatory and optional components including:

• EPP modules (up to 20 hours)
• Course-based professional practice (up to 100 hours)
• Industry placement (minimum 225 hours)
  • Industry placements must
    • Take place in an engineering environment and;
    • be under the direct supervision of a degree-qualified engineer (i.e. someone who holds a Bachelor of Engineering)
• Continuing professional development (CPD) (up to 60 hours)
• Other approved activities (up to 80 hours)

You must also:

• Satisfactorily complete four reflections based on your industry placement, demonstrating alignment with the Engineers Australia Stage One competencies.
• Keep your EPP Hub up-to-date and submit it to the Faculty for approval by week 9 in the semester you wish to graduate.