The document summarizes Albert Ong's experience completing internships as part of his Bachelor of Engineering degree at UTS. He gained practical experience working in the engineering industry, learning important professional standards and how to apply the theoretical knowledge from his coursework. The internships also helped him develop valuable industry knowledge and engineering skills. He learned the importance of constantly asking questions and continuing to learn, which are essential skills for an engineer.

1. “My professional placement
showed me the practical side
of my coursework; I learned a
variety of professional standards
and practices, and the industry
application of the theory and skills
I had learned at UTS.
I developed valuable knowledge
about the industry and skills
needed to work as an engineer.
It’s important to ask questions,
to never stop learning and
applying what you learn. It’s an
essential skill in engineering.”
Albert Ong
> Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechanical and Mechatonics)
Diploma in Engineering Practice*
Albert completed a six-month internship with
a British-based Engineering Consultancy
firm, WSP Group. The Diploma in Professional
Engineering Practice requires UTS:Engineering
students to undertake two six-month paid
internships with companies of their choice as
part of their five year degree, gaining industry
experience and a professional network before
they graduate.
*Course name has changed for 2015.
A PRACTICAL UNI EXPERIENCE
Want your degree to be practice-oriented? Here are just some of the
options available to you when you study with UTS:Engineering.
>> Engineering students at UTS complete a Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice within
the degree; this incorporates two six-month internships. Integrating what you learn in the
classroom into a work environment and vice versa.
>> Students are supported by the Industry Partnering Unit which assists students in securing
internships. It maintains links with more than 800 engineering and information technology
companies.
>> Our Women in Engineering and IT Program offers support to female UTS:Engineering students,
including scholarships, mentoring, referrals and networking opportunities.
www.eng.uts.edu.au
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