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Practice courses seek to develop basic competencies and attributes commensurate with the intuitive and professional skills sought in engineering graduates. This course provides a broad introduction to the practical aspects of geology and geomechanics and focuses on the development of analytical, manual, diagnostic, communication and group interaction skills.

The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the UniSQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).

The course includes practice modules covering aspects of Geology and Geomechanics. Practice requirements for each module include laboratory work in a team environment, field excursions and the preparation of individual reports on these practice activities. The geological field excursion provides the student with specialised instruction on the identification and the engineering significance of geological features. Students will be required to carry out soil tests to Australian standards to gauge various engineering properties of soils.

This course contains a mandatory residential school for external students and mandatory on-campus laboratories or practical classes for on-campus students.

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. identify the engineering significance of common geological structures and discuss the implication of weathering and landform development;
2. identify a range of minerals and rocks and applying their properties to resolve engineering examples and problems;
3. measure basic engineering properties of soils using standard testing procedures;
4. analyse and present experimental data to a suitable engineering standard, communicating results and conclusions effectively as a team through a written report;
5. demonstrate an appreciation of appropriate safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements;
6. work effectively as a member and/or leader of a team, participating in complex tasks, and supporting others in achievement of team goals.