Online Courses Handbook 2003

12934 (v.3) Professional Practice 433

Area:	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Other Requisite(s):	Admission: Completion of ALL third year units
The Engineering profession. Professional behaviour and image. Professional institutions and qualifications. Recruitment. Health and safety aspects. Project research. Communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Meetings format. Project engineering and management. Maintenance management. Leadership skills. Human resources management. Engineering contracts. Technological change. Topics for presentation.