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ITP300 - IT Work Experience

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 160 credit points

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit enables students to develop Information Technology (IT) professional skills and to establish and develop industry connections by undertaking a placement or working experience working in an area of IT. It allows students to apply their knowledge and skills within the context of a work-place environment, and assists them to develop the skills needed to operate as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals.

Students are not able to enrol online. Students must discuss a specific placement with the Unit Coordinator. To then enrol in this unit, students will be required to complete a Change of Enrolment Form, available on the CDU website. Online enrolment is not available for this unit due to placement requirements.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Acquire and apply technical skills and knowledge in a professional context.
2.	Demonstrate the connection between academic study and professional application.
3.	Apply professional communication and presentation skills.
4.	Understand and demonstrate professional conduct in the workplace.
5.	Recognise and build a professional network.
6.	Demonstrate a capacity for self-evaluation in a professional context.
7.	Reflect on an understanding of leadership in a professional setting.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Setting the scene report (1500 words)	20%	1,2,3,5,6
2.	Professional Portfolio (20 pages)	60%	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
3.	Presentation (10 minutes)	20%	1,2,3,4,7

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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