ITC599 Industry Practice (16)

This subject will enable students to demonstrate their ability to apply and synthesise technical and conceptual knowledge gained throughout their course into contemporary industry practices aligned to their chosen specialised area of IT. This subject will prepare students to apply their academic learning in a professional setting by undertaking a series of practice-based learning activities and completing a work placement with an approved organisation. The subject will allow students to enhance their IT skills and enable them to apply discipline specific knowledge to practical workplace settings while also allowing them to build valuable industry contacts.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to postgraduate students

Prerequisites

ITC580

Subject Relationships

ITC586 Similar content

Incompatible Subjects

ITC586

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to research the skills and capabilities required for Information Technology (IT) professionals in their designated specialist area and conduct a personal skills audit on their own capabilities;
  • be able to critically evaluate and reflect on the application of theoretical components of the course in a professional workplace setting;
  • be able to exercise judgement to recommend appropriate solutions to real world problems taking into consideration relevant social and ethical contexts;
  • be able to identify and employ the appropriate mediums for communicating effectively to professionals in an Australian workplace context;
  • be able to develop professional identity and explore potential career paths; and
  • be able to develop a career plan that aligns personal skills and capabilities with industry requirements and future career aspirations.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • IT careers in the emerging world
  • Professional skill development in relevant disciplines
  • Integrating theory and practical knowledge via simulated learning
  • Pathway preparation for industry credentials
  • Cognitive and communication skills for the workplace
  • Professional behaviour and ethics
  • IT Work placement

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 20 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

The work placement/internship will need to be undertaken at an approved workplace and students will be required to demonstrate the links between the theoretical components of their course and the practical application of skills.

Special Resources

Additional travel and accommodation costs may be incurred if a student decides to take up a placement opportunity away from the area of their usual residence. 

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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