ENG07039 2019 Professional Development & Employability
Full Title
Professional Development & Employability
Transcript Title
Professional Development & Emp
Code
ENG07039
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENG - Engineering
Department
COEL - Computing & Electronic Eng
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Louise O'Gorman, Mary Nolan, Eva Murphy
Programme Membership
SG_EELCO_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Electronic and Computing
SG_EMTRN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering (Add-on)
SG_ETRON_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering
SG_EMECH_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_J07 202000 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMECH_N07 202000 Certificate in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_ETRON_J07 202200 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Add-on)
SG_EELCO_B07 202200 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Computing
SG_EELEC_H08 202100 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering and Sustainability
SG_EMECH_N07 202400 Certificate in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_J07 202300 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering (Add-on)
SG_EMTRN_B07 202300 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
Description
Professional Development & Employability is an impending graduate skills module that offers a variety of professional skills to support the development of the graduate's early career.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Undertake a critical audit of their skills and capabilities for their professional career
2.
Employ the correct communication approach (presentation, poster, report) and use reference material correctly.
3.
Demonstrate professional ethics in engineering, including the role of an engineer in society, environmental and health, safety & risk issues.
4.
Interpret the roles of teams and leadership.
5.
Prepare a personal development plan and work preparation plan (including CV, Cover letter).
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Two hour interactive weekly workshop where each of the 4 sections are explored.
Computer room required.
Module Assessment Strategies
Research, Referencing and Presenting - write a paper
Engineering Ethics - present a case study on ethical/unethical engineering
Understanding Oneself - online tests, e.g. Belbin, Myers Briggs etc
Job Readiness - develop online professional profile, CV, PDP and cover letter
Repeat Assessments
Repeat of the Continuous assessments over the summer.
Indicative Syllabus
Research, Referencing and Presenting
- The importance of good academic sources
- Plagiarism and Referencing
- The use of reference management tools such as endnote
- Journal Paper layout
- Poster Presentations
- Presentation techniques
- Report Writing
Engineering Ethics
- Discussion around professional ethics.
- Describe the main aspects of the Institution of Engineers code of ethics.
- The engineers should show knowledge and awareness of :
- Engineers role in society
- Social and environmental factors in the design process
- Common environmental hazards
- Potential health, safety and risk issues of engineering projects.
- The engineers should show knowledge and awareness of :
- Case study - unethical engineering
Understanding Oneself
- Varying Personality types, and their associated strengths and weaknesses
- Self-tests using online resources to establish personality type
- Self-tests to establish team role
- Working within a team
- Leadership styles
- Team roles, where do you fit?
- Personal Development Plan
- Ability to plan and develop self-directed Continuing Professional Development (lifelong learning) to improve their knowledge and competence.
Job Readiness
- Develop a career action plan
- Describe the elements of the recruitment process
- Write an effective CV and Cover Letter
- Describe and demonstrate how to prepare for interview and approach interview questions
- Describe and demonstrate the process of networking and improve skills
- Describe and demonstrate the role of social media in the job search process
- Present a short group presentation on employment prospects in a particular Business sector
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethics | Coursework Assessment | Group Project | 25 % | Week 8 | 1,3 |
| 2 | Referencing | Coursework Assessment | Essay | 25 % | Week 3 | 2,3 |
| 3 | Understanding self | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 25 % | Week 5 | 1,4,5 |
| 4 | Job Readiness | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 25 % | Week 11 | 1,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop / Seminar | Computer Laboratory | Practical | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Practical | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2018-08-14 What Color Is Your Parachute? 2019 Ten Speed Press
ISBN 0399581685 ISBN-13 9780399581687
2018-08-14 What Color Is Your Parachute? 2019 Ten Speed Press
ISBN 0399581685 ISBN-13 9780399581687
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