Course content

The course will cover the following content:

• Project planning, internship planning, execution planning
• Problem analysis and delimitation
• Progress reports, status analysis
• Documentation, final report writing

This course consists of credit‑bearing practical training carried out as an independent assignment in an engineering company or other relevant organization. The purpose of the course is to provide students with professional insight and practical experience from a workplace that is relevant to their field of study.During the practice period, the student participates in authentic work tasks and prepares a written report that documents the activities, learning outcomes, and reflections from the placement.

A designated supervisor/contact person is appointed by both the host organization and NTNU. The practice placement is formally approved through a tripartite agreement signed by the student, the organization, and NTNU. A practice placement guide has been developed for both students and host organizations.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the student is expected to:

• Understand how engineering knowledge and methods are applied in a professional workplace.
• Demonstrate insight into the organization, roles, and workflows of the host company.
• Have insight in the business model and competitive advantage of a company (I)

Skills:

The student is able to:

• Contribute to engineering‑related tasks under supervision.
• Apply relevant tools, methods, and problem‑solving approaches encountered in the workplace.
• Document and reflect on practical work in a structured and academically appropriate manner.

General competence:

The student can:

• Work professionally and independently in a real‑world engineering environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Reflect on their own learning and identify further competence needs.
• Reflect on engineers work duties, professional practice and ethics. (E)
• Have insight in practical problems and sustainability challenges in a work situation. (B)

Learning methods and activities

Teaching and Learning Methods

• Supervised practical training in an external organization, minimum 120 hours
• Weekly reflective logs
• Independent work and documentation
• Guidance from supervisors at both the host organization and NTNU

Compulsory Activities

• Approved practice plan
• Signed tri‑party agreement (student, host organization, NTNU)
• Weekly logs submitted according to the practice plan

All compulsory activities must be approved before the student may receive a final assessment.

Compulsory assignments

• Practice plan

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The student has passed courses for at least 112,5 credits and has an average grade of at least C.

A formal agreement between NTNU and the practice institution/company must be signed.

The work must normally be carried out individually but can be carried out as group work upon application.

Credit reductions