Frequently Asked Questions

CURRENT STUDENTS

 

Readiness Survey

Is the readiness survey compulsory and why?

When is the readiness survey offered?

What is in the readiness survey?

 

Honours

How are honours calculated?
Will I get first or second class honours?
How is the University medal awarded?

How are honours calculated for students on the exchange program?

 

Results and Reassessment

What do I do if I am unhappy about my results?
How do I get something reassessed?

 

Subjects

How many subjects can I enrol in?
Can I drop all my subjects?
Can I do more than a full-time load?

How do I add, drop and change the subjects in which I am enrolled?

What happens if I fail a subject 3 times?
Can I be prohibited from enrolling in a subject for failing it?

Can I get out of a compulsory subject?


Course Transfer

Can I transfer from one degree to another?
How do I apply for a course transfer?
Am I allowed to switch to the BESc course?

 

Postgraduate subjects

I'm an undergraduate - can I do postgraduate subjects?
How many postgraduate subjects can I do?
When can I do postgraduate subjects?
Can postgraduate subjects that I do as electives count towards a future Masters degree?
Does the limit on four postgraduate subjects subjects rule apply to any post-graduate subject in the University or just Engineering subjects?


Exemptions

I'm an Undergraduate student, can I get exemptions if I have done prior studies?

I'm a Postgraduate student, can I get exemptions if I have done prior studies?


Miscellaneous

Can I get out of Jury Duty because I am a student at UTS?

What do I do if I am 1 CP short of graduation?

How are week numbers used?

 

I2MS
How do I login on I2MS? How do I register on I2MS?

In which format should I upload my résumé?
How do I submit my résumé on I2MS?
I am experiencing difficulty with I2MS.
I have applied for some internship vacancies via I2MS and the status of my application shows: “Application received”, what does it mean? / when will it change to “Application sent”?
I have recently changed my major but I2MS still shows my old major. What should I do?
Why are some internships closed down in I2MS even though the job closing date has not passed yet?
 

Engineering Experience
I have found an internship but I am not sure if it is related to my engineering degree. What should I do?
Is it possible to work during a vacation period and claim this work experience as part of my internship?
I have not completed the number of weeks of my internship but I want to change. What should I do?

How many weeks do I need to work in order to complete my first (or second) internship?
I have just completed EPP1 and have found an internship for 12 months, would it be possible to credit half of this employment for my Engineering Experience 2?
I will be submitting a Finish Employment shortly. Please advise how the late fee applies?
Who insures me when I am working?

I want to get an exemption from Engineering Experience 1, what should I do?
I have previous significant work experience, can I apply for an exemption from Engineering Experience 2?
Would it be possible to withdraw from the DipEngPrac?
Can I do Engineering Practice Review 1 (EPR1) and Engineering Practice Preview 2 (EPP2) at the same time (in parallel)?
When can I enrol in EE2?
When do I enrol in Engineering Practice Review 1 or 2?
I have not been granted access to web enrol in EE1/EE2. Please tell me what to do.
I am completing my first/second internship, which forms do I need to submit?
I am not able to submit my Finish Employment Notification form/Company letter in person. Would it be possible to submit this paperwork by mail or fax?
How many weeks do I need to work in order to complete my first (or second) internship?
What information needs to be with the company letter?
 

 

Is the readiness survey compulsory and why?

 

Yes, in order to help us in providing you with the best possible preparation for your University studies, new UTS enrolled students will be asked to undertake a series of readiness surveys covering knowledge in Mathematics and English. Based on the results in these surveys we will determine what additional support (if indeed any) might be useful or necessary.

Outcomes for the Readiness Surveys:

English

• Commence 48230 Engineering Communication as originally planned

• Commence 48230 Engineering Communication as originally planned but attend special workshops/tutorials for academic English language assistance.

Mathematics

• Commence 33130 Mathematics Modelling 1 as originally planned. This will be the case for most students

• Withdraw for 33130 Mathematics Modelling 1 and enrol in 35010 Foundation Mathematics. For these students 35010 Foundation Mathematics will be a pre-requisite for 33130 Mathematics Modelling 1 and enrolment in 33130 Mathematics Modelling 1 must be postponed to a later semester. In most cases this will not increase the length of their course as it will take the place of an elective subject

• Consider postponing enrolment into 68037 Physical Modelling until you have successfully completed 35010 Foundation Mathematics if you are required to undertake this subject. If you are required to undertake 35010 Foundation Mathematics you may not yet have the mathematical knowledge to be successful in 68037 Physical Modelling. 35010 Foundation Mathematics is designed to give you this knowledge

 

For more information, click here

 

When is the readiness survey offered?

 

Normally surveys are completed in February, however dates will be announced closer to the time.

What is in the readiness survey?

The Mathematics Diagnostic test is based on 2 Unit HSC Mathematics and involves mainly algebra, trigonometry and calculus.

For more information, click here

Can I get out of a compulsory subject?

Sometimes students look at a compulsory subject in the degree and feel that their needs would be better served by replacing this subject with a subject of their choice. Where this is because you already feel more than competent in the area covered by the subject on the basis of substantial experience gained at work (which you are able to document and demonstrate) then you can discuss this with your Program Head who may authorise a change to your study plan to replace that subject by one better suited to you.

If you have simply accidentally missed out on doing a subject earlier in your course, and don't want to go back and do a junior subject then this will not be considered. You still have a formal requirement to satisfy the specified components of the course and so you have to do the subject. Do the subject, but use the opportunity to extend your knowledge through your own extension studies, and get an HD on your record!

In some other faculties you can "challenge" for a subject. You still have to enrol and pay the HECS but you can go through a process of demonstrating to the subject coordinator that you have already obtained the subject objectives. This possibility is not typically available in Engineering (except in very specific circumstances).

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What do I do if I am unhappy about my results? How do I get something reassessed?

There may be cases where you are unhappy with the results in a subject. In particular, you feel that your results are not an accurate reflection of your performance in the subject or of the quality of your work.

The first step should always be to discuss your marks with the person who assessed the particular task. This will often resolve the problem, as you may understand why you received the mark, or the marker may be willing to adjust your mark. If this doesn't address the problem then you should discuss it with the subject coordinator. Again, this may resolve the problem. Note also that this should be done urgently – and not left till the end of the semester or later.

If you are still unhappy, you can discuss the problem with the relevant Director of Programs (Undergraduate or Postgraduate) by either emailing or telephoning them for an appointment. Note however, that they will NOT remark work etc. - evaluating the quality of the work is still the responsibility of the subject coordinator. You should only contact one of the Directors if you feel that the process is inappropriate.

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How are honours calculated?
Will I get first or second class honours?
How is the University medal awarded?

Applies to: Undergraduate Students

If you are enrolled in a BE-based degree (e.g. the BE, BEDipEngPrac, or the associated combined degrees) then your degree may be classified as either first or second class honours if your results are sufficient. If you are enrolled in the 3-year BESc (or the associated combined degree with law) then your degree may be awarded with Distinction or Credit (see University rule 13.7).

Your classification of your degree is determined primarily based on your overall course WAM. This is calculated by averaging your mark in all eligible subjects (including those which have been failed), after weighting them by their Credit Point value (I.e. multiple all eligible subjects by their credit points, add them up, and then divide by the total number of credit points).

Only UTS subjects which are not pass/fail subjects are included. The subjects included will be all subjects needed to meet the requirements of the award and no more. For combined and double degree awards only those subjects which contributed (or could have contributed had they been passed) to completion of the Engineering degree will be used.

Once your course WAM has been determined, the Faculty will determine the classification of your award. A broad indication (though this is subject to adjustment from semester to semester) is that a course WAM greater than 75 will result in a degree with first class honours (or degree with Distinction) and a course WAM greater than 67 will result in a degree with second class honours (or degree with Credit). The Faculty reserves the right to adjust these levels and to consider individual circumstances in making a final decision.

A medal (or medals) may be awarded to outstanding students. Typically this requires a course WAM of greater than 85. Again, the Faculty reserves the right to take into account individual circumstances. No more than 6 medals will be awarded in the Faculty in any given calendar year.

Can I find out if I will get honours or the medal?

You can determine the likelihood yourself, but the Faculty is unable to provide any indication prior to the graduation ceremony.

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How are honours calculated for students on the exchange program?

Applies to: Undergraduate Students

UTS outgoing exchange students will normally not have subjects undertaken abroad not included into their overall course WAM calculations.

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What do I do if I am 1 CP short of graduation?

Applies to: Undergraduate Students

In order to graduate you must have passed the required number of credit points specified for your course and have completed all subjects on your study plan. Sometimes students find themselves in the position of being a few cp short (for example, they have undertaken 22cp of electives, when 24cp are required). They understandably do not want to prolong their graduation by another semester, or pay for more cp than they need, yet there are very few subjects with value less than 3 cp.

If you are 1 cp short we will waive the requirement - you can graduate.
For more than 1 cp you can either:
Find an academic who is willing to supervise you for a special project (48902 series) these come in 2, 3 and 6 cp sizes, or
Do a Professional Service Project (49036 series)
Enrol in a subject that takes you "over the bar" even if it means you are doing more cp than you need.

The earlier you can anticipate you are going to have this problem the better. Doing 2 extra cp in a semester is much better than prolonging your graduation by a whole semester just for 2 cp.

To do a PSP click here. To do a Special Project negotiate with an academic in that field during their LDC rostered times.

If you realise you are a few cp short you may be able to do a project over the Winter or Summer semester, but this is a very big favour on our part, it is certainly not your right!

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How are week numbers used?
What do they mean?

Each week of the semester is labelled to enable appropriate identification. A number of different schemes can be used to number the weeks during the academic year. For example:
- Year weeks: e.g. week 4 is the 4th week of the year (from 1 to 52) with week 1 beginning on the first Monday of the year
- Semester teaching weeks: e.g. teaching week 9 is the 9th week of the semester, including tutorial, but excluding VC weeks. Typically, Autumn and Spring semesters will have 18 weeks (14 teaching weeks, a VC week, and three exam period weeks). Most U/G subjects use one of the teaching weeks as a tutorial week (usually immediately before or after the VC week).

Postgraduate subjects do not normally utilise the tutorial week.

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How do I add, drop and change the subjects in which I am enrolled?
 

Students may need to vary their program for a variety of reasons - because they discover their load is too heavy, because they become aware of timetabling changes, because their work circumstances change, etc. There are, however, constraints on when and how these variations can be made.

Adding a subject: The University will publish the date by which subjects must be added (typically this is the end of week 2 of the semester). You will not be allowed to add a subject after this date except in extreme circumstances (which should be discussed with the relevant Director of Programs). You should also be aware that for some subjects where critical material was covered in the first week, you may have difficulty in catching up once the subject has started. You should always discuss this with the subject coordinator. It is also important to note that certain subjects are forbidden to certain students.

Deleting a subject: You can drop a subject at various stages - but when you drop the subject impacts on how it is dealt with. You can drop a subject at any time up until the Census date (usually around the end of week 4). In this case, it is treated as though you were never enrolled in the subject.

IMPORTANT: There are constraints on how many subjects you can enrol in, and if you are not enrolled in sufficient then it may impact on your enrolment status. This information is documented in a separate issue.

Addition and deletion of subjects is done via the University’s online enrolment system: My Student Admin.

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I'm an undergraduate student, can I get exemptions if I have done prior studies?

Students who commence at UTS with a completed TAFE diploma, or part completed university degree either from Australia or overseas, may be able to get recognition of this achievement and thus shorten the duration of their studies at UTS. The official term for this is advanced standing.

The level of advanced standing is dependant upon the type of studies, the duration of these studies, their relevance to the degree, and your results in these courses.

Any application for advanced standing must be made at the time of initial enrolment. In line with UTS rules, applications after this time will typically not be considered.

The process of getting formal recognition of advanced standing has two stages. In the first stage your previous studies are evaluated as being equivalent to a certain number of UTS credit points - in effect a certain fraction of the UTS course. In the second stage you prepare a case for getting exemptions from specific subjects, such that the total comes to the credit points of advanced standing you have been allocated.

Typically your exemptions will consist of some of the compulsory subjects in our course, and the balance being specified simply as a reduction in the credit point value of elective subjects needed for you to complete the degree. To get exemptions from the compulsory subjects you must be able to demonstrate that you have studied an equivalent subject at an equivalent level, using the official subject description from the institution where you did your earlier studies.

How Much Advanced Standing Can I Get?

The credit point value of advanced standing is set by five factors:
- The length of the course you were previously enrolled in
- The proportion of the course you completed
- How well you performed in the course
- The level of the course and the standing of the institution offering the course
- The proportion of the course that could be considered relevant in subject matter compared to an Engineering Degree course in the major you have chosen.

To have your advanced standing formally recognised you must first do a self-evaluation. Details on how to carry out this self-evaluation are available from the Building 1 Student Centre. Next you identify subjects in your UTS BE DipEng Prac which you would like to be exemptions. The exemptions claimed should obviously total the credit points of advanced standing you arrived at in your self-evaluation. Finally you produce a justification for the exemptions you are claiming and submit the claim for advanced standing.

Your claim for advanced standing will consist of three parts
- A completed self-evaluation
- A completed UTS Recognition of Prior Learning form
- A subject by subject justification comparing the subject you studied elsewhere with the official description of the subject you from which you are seeking exemption. The official description of the subject is taken from the handbook of the institution at which you did your studies and from the UTS Handbook should be used. In some cases equivalences will be obvious from the subject title. Typically, a generous interpretation of equivalence will be made so long as the total fits into the credit point value of advanced standing you have self assessed (and ultimately, had approved)

You will need the template for the major you are enrolled in (available on the faculty website) to identify the UTS subjects you may want to claim exemptions from.

What are the Most Commonly Claimed Exemptions?

For students who have completed or part completed university degrees in Science, Engineering or related areas.

33132 Mathematical Modelling 1
33230 Mathematical Modelling 2
68036 Physical Modelling

For students who have undertaken university or TAFE level studies in the equivalent discipline

48510 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
48610 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
48310 Introduction to Civil Engineering
48820 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
48410 Introduction to ICT Engineering
48230 Engineering Communications

For students who have undertaken university studies in engineering project, management or economics or the history and philosophy of science/engineering one or more of

48210 Interrogating Technology
48240 Design Fundamentals
48260 Engineering Project Management
48250 Engineering Economics and Finance


Finally, specific Field of Practice subjects, for example a student might claim 48320 Surveying if they had done a surveying subject in a previous course.


Can I Claim an Exemption from the Engineering Practice Requirements?

If you have a documented record of substantial previous employment in an Engineering environment then you can make a claim for exemption from 48110 Engineering Experience 1 and 48120 Review of Engineering Practice1. You will need to meet the requirements prescribed by the Faculty for exemption from Review of Engineering Practice 1.

It is not possible to get an exemption from 48130 Engineering Experience 2 and the associated Preview and Review subjects 48141 and 48142. These subjects will be undertaken after you commence and before you graduate.

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Recognition of Prior Learning for Postgraduate students:

To apply for RPL students must submit a completed RPL form to the Building 1 Student Centre. For students who have completed their studies at an outside institution a certified copy of their transcript must also be submitted. RPL forms can be submitted at any time during enrolment, but should be submitted no later that the beginning of the student’s last semester of enrolment. Application for RPL after this time must be referred to the RAO.

For postgraduate courses the Faculty does not grant credit for subjects undertaken at an undergraduate level.

A student who has used their Prior Learning in one UTS program cannot use the same again for another course at UTS. For students who completed a subject at an institution other than UTS and gains RPL in one course at UTS cannot use the same subject as RPL for another course at UTS.

Undergraduate to Postgraduate: Students who have completed their undergraduate degree in the faculty can apply for up to three subjects (18cp) of Prior Learning in the MEM/MEEM/MEStudies/ME or up to one subject (6cp) of Prior Learning in the GradCertEng/GradCertEngMgt/GradCertEnvMgt, on the condition that the subjects for which credit is granted are appropriate for the award being studied.

Graduate Certificate to Masters Programs: Students who have completed four subjects in the GradCert in the Faculty, and have either graduated or transferred, can apply for up to four subjects (24cp) of Prior Learning, on the condition that the subjects for which credit is granted are appropriate for the award being studied.

Masters to Masters: Students who have completed a Masters program and wish to enrol into another Masters program within the Faculty, can have up to two subjects (12cp) or Prior Learning, on the condition that the subjects for which credit is granted are appropriate for the award being studied.

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How many subjects can I enrol in?
Can I drop all my subjects?
Can I do more than a full-time load?

There are a number of constraints that affect how many subjects in which you can be enrolled.
- You cannot reduce your enrolled load to zero credit points. If you wish to do no subjects you need to apply for Leave of Absence.
- If you reduce your enrolled load to 12 CP or less your status as a full-time student will be impacted.
- The faculty advises against, but does not prohibit you from, increasing your enrolled load above the standard full-time load (usually 24 CP for most students). However, if you do increase your load above this level then you forfeit any right to special consideration as a result of the excessive load.
- When you are getting close to graduating, you are not permitted to enrol in greater than the minimum number of CP required for you to complete the course. (In other words, you are not permitted to undertake more than the number of CP required for your course).

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Can I transfer from one degree to another?
How do I apply for a course transfer?
Am I allowed to switch to the BESc course?

For Undergraduate students:

There are certain rules governing when and how students are allowed to transfer between various degrees. In particular this applies to transfers between the BEDipEngPrac, BE, BESc, BEBA, BEBADipEngPrac, BEBBus, and the old BE degree (i.e. pre 1997). These rules were most recently established by the UTS:Engineering Faculty Board at its meeting on 13th October 2003.

1. Read the rules and eligibility criteria related to internal course transfers (see the link below)

2. Make enquiries in relation to any additional questions not covered by these rules and criteria, as follows:
- Transfers into the combined degrees: see the combined degrees Program Head
- Questions specifically related to the BA(International Studies) component of the BEBA: see UTS:International
- Questions related to the DipEngPrac / internships: see the Engineering Practice Program Head
- All other enquiries: Enquire at the Student Centre

3. Complete an internal course transfer form (available from the UTS Information Office) following the instructions on the form. Make sure you include your current major on the form (Note: this form is NOT used to change your major). Click here for more.

For Postgraduate students:

Postgraduate students are permitted to transfer from one course to another, providing they satisfy the entry requirements for the course they are seeking to transfer to.

To apply for an Internal Course Transfer (ICT) please lodge an application via the online system. Please note that you can only apply to transfer during certain periods of the year. The opening and closing dates are available on the ICT site.

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What happens if I fail a subject 3 times?
Can I be prohibited from enrolling in a subject for failing it?

If you fail a subject multiple times then the subject coordinator may (if they feel that it is in your best interests, especially if they do not feel that you are likely to be able to pass the subject on subsequent attempts) request that the Faculty's Director of Undergraduate Programs prohibit you from enrolling in the subject again.

If the subject is one that is required for your current program, then this may impact on your ability to complete the course.

If you have been prohibited from re-enrolling in a subject, you will typically be referred to either the Program Head for your current program or the Director of Undergraduate Programs for the Faculty. They will discuss your situation and make a decision regarding whether you may re-enrol in the subject. If you cannot re-enrol, then they will discuss your options with you.

In particular, if the subject is one that is required for you to complete your current degree, then your options will include withdrawing from the course or changing your major so that the subject is no longer required (though in this latter case you would need to apply to transfer as for any normal transfer, which may or may not be successful).

Finally, you have the right to appeal being prohibited to enrol in the subject. The appeal should initially be made by the Faculty Board.

If this situation occurs, you will be referred to the Director of Undergraduate Programs, who will discuss your situation with you and indicate the ensuing process.

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I'm an undergraduate - can I do postgraduate subjects?
How many postgraduate subjects can I do?
When can I do postgraduate subjects?
Can postgraduate subjects that I do as electives count towards a future Masters degree?
Does the limit on four postgraduate subjects subjects rule apply to any post-graduate subject in the University or just Engineering subjects?

There exists various constraints on allowing undergraduates to do postgraduate subjects. For those subjects that undergraduates can do, they can (within certain limits) be applied to future postgraduate study.

Undergraduate students can complete postgraduate subjects as electives, but only if you have successfully completed at least 120 CP of undergraduate subjects. Also, you are not allowed to do more than 4 postgraduate Engineering subjects.

If you do not meet these conditions then you will not be allowed to enrol in postgraduate Engineering subjects. (Note that other Faculties may have rules of their own governing whether you can do postgraduate subjects from their Faculty - you should talk directly to them).

To request enrolment into a postgraduate Engineering subject, please lodge an eRequest.

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Can I get out of Jury Duty because I am a student at UTS?

Some students are called up for Jury duty during the semester. Since trials can go on for many weeks this can be very disruptive to the student's study

The actual jury selected is a small subset of those called. You may be lucky. The Faculty may be willing to provide a letter detailing your study commitments that you can take to the Sheriff - it is up to him/her to make the final decision. Should you have to do the duty, you should see your lecturer to see what special arrangements can be made in terms of completing the subject assessment tasks. Also read the University rules about Alternative Exams

Email the Associate Dean Teaching and Learning stating what subjects you are doing, when the duty starts, the estimated duration. You will receive a reply indicating where you can pick up your letter.

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I2MS

For Undergraduate students

How do I login on I2MS? How do I register on I2MS?

 

The username and password that you use to access your UTS email account will be valid to use to register on https://support.eng.uts.edu.au/i2ms/.

In which format should I upload my résumé?

Resumes must be in .rtf or .pdf and saved as your student number.
Resumes must be less than 200k

How do I submit my résumé on I2MS?

Once you have registered your details on I2MS follow the links to submit your résumé
Make sure that your résumé has been saved as either an rtf. or pdf. file before submitting it. The system will not let you submit a résumé in any other format
Please note that if you are changing your résumé from a word doc. to an rtf. File, make sure that you close the document after changing it to an .rtf file.

I am experiencing difficulty with I2MS.

Send an email to internships@eng.uts.edu.au

I have applied for some internship vacancies via I2MS and the status of my application shows: “Application received”, what does it mean? / when will it change to “Application sent”?

“Application received” means we have received your application but we have not sent it to the employer. Applications are sent periodically to companies. When we send your application to the employer then the status of your application is changed to “Application sent”.

I have recently changed my major but I2MS still shows my old major. What should I do?

To update your details on I2MS, you should contact IPU on 9514 2026 or email at internships@eng.uts.edu.au indicating student name, student number and details of major change.

Why are some internships closed down in I2MS even though the job closing date has not passed yet?

The job closes itself when the maximum number of applications has been reached. If the company wishes to receive more applications, we may open the advert again. It is a good idea to keep checking I2MS.

 

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Engineering Experience

For Undergraduate students

I have found an internship but I am not sure if it is related to my engineering degree. What should I do?

You should arrange an appointment to see Anthony Kadi, Head, Professional Practice Program, for advice about this matter. You can contact Anthony Kadi by email or submit a start form or raise the question on the Engineering Practice Program forum on UTSOnline.

Is it possible to work during a vacation period and claim this work experience as part of my internship?

Your internship is for a period of 24 weeks (or equivalent part-time) and should be completed in a continuous block. You can certainly start your internship during a vacation period, but it must continue until you have completed the required time.

I have not completed the number of weeks of my internship but I want to change. What should I do?

You cannot use multiple placements towards the requirements of your 24 week internship. However, if you have a particular reason to change work places, then you need to discuss this matter with Anthony Kadi, Head, Professional Practice Program, to obtain an approval for this change. You can contact Anthony Kadi by email.

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How many weeks do I need to work in order to complete my first (or second) internship?

You must complete 48 weeks in total for Engineering Experience 1 and 2 to meet the subject requirements. If you worked the 22-week minimum in your first experience you must work 26 weeks in your second experience to be able to successfully complete your industrial placement and vice versa.

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I have just completed EPP1 and have found an internship for 12 months, would it be possible to credit half of this employment for my Engineering Experience 2?

No, that is not possible. If you registered your internship, this industrial placement would be only valid for your first internship (full time – 24 weeks). There is nothing to stop you from working for 12 months, but you will only be able to claim 24 weeks of this work towards your internship.

Your second block of experience should be taken later on in your degree when you are better able to understand some of your senior engineering subjects, and can perform tasks more like those expected of a graduate engineer.

I will be submitting a Finish Employment shortly. Please advise how the late fee applies?

The late fee applies if you have not submitted your finish form within 2weeks of completing your internship. You need to submit your company letter and finish form at the end of your internship (22-26 weeks), not at the end of your time with the company, and in advance of the semester commencement.

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Who insures me when I am working?

If the company pays you, then it is the company who should provide you with employer’s worker compensation and insurance.

If you are working voluntarily for a company, you will not normally be covered by the company’s insurance policies. In this case, the university will continue to insure you under its public liability and personal accident policy. In order to be covered by the university insurance, you must make sure that you are enrolled in the Engineering Experience 1 (or Engineering Experience 2 ) subject. You must also complete and submit an indemnity form to IPU for approval. (Please contact IPU for more information).

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I want to get an exemption from Engineering Experience 1, what should I do?

There is an exemption process (Review of Engineering Practice1 which allows students to gain exemptions in EPP1, EPR1 and EE1) which requires you to verify that you have worked for at least 44 weeks on engineering related activities.

For further information, please contact Rob Jarman

I have previous significant work experience, can I apply for an exemption from Engineering Experience 2?

No exemptions are given for EE2 or its associated subjects (EPP2, EPR2).

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Would it be possible to withdraw from the DipEngPrac?

Only international students, and students doing some combined degrees, are allowed to withdraw from the DipEngPrac. If you wish to discuss further, you must contact your Program Head.

Can I do Engineering Practice Review 1 (EPR1) and Engineering Practice Preview 2 (EPP2) at the same time (in parallel)?

No, EPR1 is a pre-requisite subject for EPP2. You must complete EPR1 before you can enroll in EPP2.


When can I enrol in EE2?

You will not be allowed to register in Engineering Experience 2 until you have completed at least 129 credit points of academic subjects along with your block of Engineering Experience 1 and Engineering Practice Preview 2. You cannot proceed to your Engineering Experience 2 subject until you have passed your Engineering Practice Review 1 and Engineering Practice Preview 2.

The subjects Engineering Practice Preview 2, Engineering Experience 2 and Engineering Practice Review 2 are in a pre-requisite stream. You must pass each subject in turn to be able to move on to the next.

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When do I enrol in Engineering Practice Review 1 or 2?

Once you complete your engineering experience (met requirements), and you have a Pass recorded in MyStudentAdmin for the subject Engineering Experience 1 (or 2) you may enrol in EPR1 (or EPR2).

It is advisable to enrol in EPR in the next semester following the completion of your internship.

I have not been granted access to web enrol in EE1/EE2. Please tell me what to do.

EE1:
You do not need to do a web enrolment for Engineering Experience 1. You must submit an employment notification form (start form) via I2MS. As soon as your internship has been approved and if you have passed Engineering Practice Preview 1, Building 1 Student Centre staff will enrol you accordingly. Please check My Student Admin for confirmation of your enrolment.

EE2
You do not need to do a web enrolment for Engineering Experience 2. You must submit an employment notification form (start form) via I2MS. As soon as your internship is approved and if you have passed EPP2, and have completed 129 credit points along with your first block of Engineering Experience, Building 1 Student Centre staff will enrol you accordingly. Please check My Student Admin for confirmation of your enrolment.

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I am completing my first/second internship, which forms do I need to submit?

Once you have completed your internship you must submit the Engineering Experience FINISH Employment Notification form AND a copy of your company letter that includes:
Company letterhead
List of engineering activities that you performed
Internship Start Date
Internship Finish Date
Number of weeks worked
Hours per week worked
Date of production of letter
Nº of days leave
Your supervisor’s signature

The Finish form and a company letter template can be found here

I am not able to submit my Finish Employment Notification form/Company letter in person. Would it be possible to submit this paperwork by mail or fax?


Faxed documents will not be accepted.

You must submit your finish from receipt and certified copy to:

Engineering Practice Program

UTS:Engineering
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
BROADWAY NSW 2007

or drop off at APO, Level 7, Building 2.

How many weeks do I need to work in order to complete my first/second internship?

You must complete 48 weeks in total for Engineering Experience 1 and 2 to meet the subject requirements. If you worked the 22-week minimum in your first experience you must work 26 weeks in your second experience to be able to successfully complete your industrial placement.

What information needs to be with the company letter?

Please click here for the template.
 

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