INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE A

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Overview

In this subject students are provided with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge learnt in other subjects of the course and to gain practical knowledge in the Information Technology professions. The student will undertake a 13 week full-time work program with an external organisation, which has been approved as an industry employer by the Subject and Course co-ordinators. The work to be undertaken by the student must be in a recognised Information Technology area and provide an appropriate learning environment. The employer will nominate a workplace supervisor who will oversee the student's work program and liaise with the Subject co-ordinator.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Simon Egerton

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Self sourced, Uni sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Entire subject

Total hours/days required:

13 weeks FT

Location of work based learning:Flexible

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Identify, select and utilise the appropriate tools, techniques, and skills acquired throughout the course in a professional work environment.

Gain practical experience and learn new IT skills through on the job training.

Demonstrate professional conduct, appropriate workplace behaviour, of a work ready IT professional.

Communicate effectively and professionally through documentation and presentations.

Enrolment rules

Special conditions

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 240 credit points in the Bachelor of Information Technology or equivalent and received Subject and Course coordinators approval.

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