DSGN3700 Design and Technology Practicum

Enrolment in this topic in Semester 1 requires permission from the Topic Coordinator. Students should apply via email.

This topic comprises 12 weeks of work experience as approved by the topic co-ordinator, and a work plan as approved by the academic supervisor.

Students are required to undertake a period of at least 12 weeks (or an acceptable equivalent) of full-time Cooperative Work Experience with a placement provider, as listed in the University's Calendar. During this period, students will perform a range of technical or management tasks.

Each student is expected to:

• Contribute to a technical or commercial project linked to their companion degree program
• Understand the structure and operation of the company or organisation, and its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, customers, and the general public
• Understand the influences of commercial, economic, social, cultural, political, legal, industrial and environmental issues affecting companies, organisations and employees that undertake science or engineering work

1. Have an insight and understanding of the nature and complexities of project work within industrial and / or research organisations
2. Understand the structure and operation of the company or organisation, and its responsibilities to shareholders, employees, customers, and the general public
3. Understand the influences of commercial, economic, social, cultural, political, legal, industrial and environmental issues affecting companies, organisations or employees that undertake innovation-related work
4. Appreciate the responsibilities, roles, attitudes, values, priorities, judgement and work methods of practising innovation professionals in industry
5. Communicate effectively in a range of technical and business situations
6. Exhibit maturity in their own professional attitudes, and reconcile the obligations, responsibilities and actions of innovation professionals with their own values