There are two mandatory courses on professional skills: Coaching & Tutoring (4WM00) and Career Development (4WM10). These courses are designed for Mechanical Engineering students specifically. Both courses are 2.5 EC.
4WM10 - Career Development (2.5 EC)
In this course, it’s all about you and your (future) career. How do you present yourself? Do you know your strengths and weaknesses? How can you improve your CV and networking skills? What do companies and recruiters look for in a candidate? This course offers many opportunities but also requires a proactive attitude; it's up to you to determine what you gain from it! We recommend taking this course at a stage in your program when you are seriously considering your career.
4WM00 - Coaching & Tutoring (2.5 EC)
In this course, you will act as a tutor for two groups of bachelor’s students working on a project. You will monitor the group process and the individual contributions of each group member, providing coaching in case of any issues.
Make sure that you are available for the tutor training; it's mandatory! It takes place in the week before the start of the quarter. Check Osiris/Canvas for details.
- IMPORTANT: entry requirement and substitute course
Note that there’s an entry requirement for 4WM00 (Coaching and Tutoring); students need to have experience with CBL (Challenge-Based Learning, OGO in Dutch). This is offered only in the Bachelor programs of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at TU/e. Students who do not meet this requirement (all students with a different bachelor degree) need to follow the substitute course 4WM50, Groupwork and Academic Writing. This course is 2.5 EC. In 4WM50 you work on a group project. Special attention is given to team work skills, peer feedback and academic writing.