Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)/Master of Engineering

Course details, structure and attendance

Engineering disciplines that complete their placement in semester 2 include: 

• Chemical
• Chemical/Bioprocess 
• Chemical/Biomedical 
• Chemical/Environmental 
• Chemical/Materials 
• Chemical/Metallurgical 
• Civil
• Civil/Environmental 
• Urban Water.  

You will complete 24 weeks in the host organisation working the equivalent of 9am – 5pm, five (5) days per week for the duration of the placement. Under some circumstances, other arrangements can be negotiated but must be discussed with the host organisation and approved by the University prior to the commencement of the placement.   

You are also required to complete all assessment items for the ENGG7292 course. These assessments are in addition to the 24 weeks required for the placement.  

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:  

• Use a project brief from industry or a research lab to identify a problem, its associated risks and opportunities, and to formulate a solution.  
• Locate and evaluate relevant literature and prior art; locate, access, select and use technical and commercial information from various sources; relate prior knowledge to the problem to identify how it can best be applied to tackle the problem.  
• Gather and analyse data or elicit requirements, and develop concepts.  
• Select and apply appropriate research or design methods and be able to draw conclusions based on evidence and argument.  
• Maintain professional standard records; use the means provided on a regular basis to create a thorough record of ideas, plans, discussions, decisions etc. and to reflect on progress made and milestones reached.  
• Use appropriate conventions to communicate the information in reports and presentations.  
• Identify critical aspects of professional behaviour within the professional context and conduct yourself accordingly.  

Graduate Attributes

The UQ Graduate Attributes provide a holistic representation of desirable characteristics in UQ graduates. The BE (Hons) / ME program at UQ is designed to develop the Graduate Attributes alongside specific discipline and professional outcomes. 

UQ Graduate Attributes: 

• Accomplished scholars 
• Courageous thinkers 
• Connected citizens 
• Culturally capable 
• Influential communicators 
• Respectful leaders. 

Find out more about UQ’s Graduate Attributes. 

Course Assessment and Timelines 

You must complete the following assessment throughout your placement: Project proposal report, interim report, oral presentation and final report. In addition to this, you are also required to complete a interim and final workplace performance appraisal with your industry placement supervisor. All supervisors will be invited to attend your final oral presentation day.  

Note: Assessment items are subject to change. Please refer to the Electronic Course Profile for more information about submission requirements and deadlines. 

Supervisor Responsibilities

Workplace Supervisor  

The host organisation will nominate a host supervisor during the first few days to discuss the project scope, project objectives and expectations they have of you. This could include personal performance, roster and schedule, expected results and the timeframe in which project milestones are expected. This will ensure you are both on the same page from day one.  

Your host supervisor is responsible for:

• Providing day-to-day supervision to you in a safe and supportive environment.  
• Providing information regarding the organisation's dress code (if applicable).  
• Undertaking an Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness induction with you.   
• Outlining organisation policies and procedures, Code of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures.  
• Ensuring you are aware of any internal confidentiality requirements.  
• Outlining expected working hours and/or roster.  
• Providing feedback to you throughout the placement as requested, and be available and responsive to your questions and your needs.  
• Facilitating project scoping in consultation with the UQ academic supervisor and you.   
• Liaising with the UQ course coordinator and UQ academic supervisor as required.  
• Completing the interim and final workplace performance appraisal as required.  
• Contact the EAIT Employability if there are extended or regular periods of absence or if you have any concerns regarding the welfare of the student or any behavioural issues. 

Academic Supervisor  

Your academic supervisor will:   

• Be assigned to you by your course coordinator and where possible, matched to your placement according to their field of interest, experience and academic strengths.  
• Provide academic feedback to you throughout the placement as requested, and regularly meet with you to discuss your project. It is your responsibility to schedule these meetings.   
• Meet with you and your host supervisor to discuss the project and outcomes. Please schedule this meeting within the first 4 weeks of placement.   
• Facilitate project scoping in consultation with the host supervisor and yourself.   
• Reporting any incidents/issues identified through the student and/or industry supervisor, or through reflective journals. 

Course contacts

Have a question about the program?

Course Coordinator: Professor Jason Stokes  

Email: j.stokes@uq.edu.au 

Phone: +61 7 3365 4780 

Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Student Employability Team: 

Email: employability@eait.uq.edu.au 

Phone: +61 7 3365 834 

Website: eait.uq.edu.au/employability