Sustainable Engineering Practice

• • Sustainable and professional practice
  • Human-centred design
  • Cultural awareness, community consultation & inclusive collaboration
  • Ideate and written communication
  • Sustainable development
  • Ethics
  • Career planning and development
  • Professional profile and resume
  • Oral communication
  • Contributing as an Engineer

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

This course will introduce you to the engineering profession and how it is practised within a ‘sustainable’ context. You will learn about possible future roles, the current work environment, professional attributes of engineers, engineering ethics and sustainability. This is vital information for you to start managing your future career.

We will also help you to develop some core skills and personal attributes you will need as a 21st century professional engineer, such as locating and using information, critical analysis and reflective practice, effective teamwork, intercultural skills, engineering report writing and effective presentation skills. You will develop these skills and understandings as you work with your peers and advisers on real engineering problems in diverse Australian and international contexts.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. 

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a course from UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Engineering.

Current study term: 04 Apr 21 to 11 Jun 21

Next study term: 19 Sep 21 to 26 Nov 21