Courses & Units
ICT Industry Placement KIT211
Students must seek approval from the unit co-ordinator to enrol in this unit. Please email Lawrence.Sambrooks@utas.edu.au.
Enrolment is contingent on successfully applying for a placement position with an employer before census date.
Introduction
The objective of the ICT Industry Placement unit is for students to experience the application of ICT in meeting business needs by integrating theoretical knowledge with the practical applications and experiences in a real environment. Students will be given the opportunity to complete business tasks, participate in work teams, comply with the norms and rules of the business, recognise personal strengths and weaknesses (particularly after feedback from a work placement supervisor), cooperate within groups, and adopt and practise professional ethics that influence workplace behaviour. Students complete placement work in a defined role during a minimum 12 day full time equivalent period with registered placement providers. In this unit, students will have the opportunity to experience areas of their chosen profession before graduation and to reflect on how their studies have prepared them for the work environment. Students will then be able to consider how they can make the best use of their remaining studies to prepare for their planned career. Whilst on placement, students will experience the corporate environment and be able to develop their communication, time management, and customer service skills in business situations with opportunities to obtain feedback from a work placement supervisor on their performance. Through this experience, students will develop a richer appreciation of the graduate capabilities required of all ICT professionals.
Summary
| Unit name | ICT Industry Placement |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KIT211 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Professor Anna Shillabeer |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Summer school (early) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer school (early) | 7/11/2022 | 1/1/2023 | 2/1/2023 | 19/2/2023 |
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply ICT knowledge and skills to assist an organisation achieve its objectives.
- Apply interpersonal skills of teamwork, creativity, initiative, and working independently and ethically in a range of work experiences.
- Communicate to a range of audiences, both orally and in writing, about developments that contribute to professional practice.
- Reflect and report on your experiences and on your personal strengths and development needs in the context of your work-readiness and career planning.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 029999 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,522.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KIT105 AND KIT203 AND 50 credit points ICT units at CR or aboveTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Flexible, the equivalent of a full time placement, which can be taken part time, plus the additional time involved to complete the assessment items. Contact time for this unit occurs within a placement; there are no scheduled classes. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Application (10%)|Context Report (10%)|Reflection Report (20%)|Evaluations (30%)|Placement Output (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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