ICT Professional Practices unit (KIT105)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

An undergraduate student needs to acquire an understanding of the vast and diverse nature of the ICT industry to plan and manage a successful career. Students develop awareness of the skills, attributes, qualities and values required of ICT professionals. Students will explore a gamut of issues that ICT professionals must manage, allowing students to identify and understand current and emerging issues generated by an ever-changing technology. This unit provides a practical and theoretical introduction to what it means to be an ICT professional today: Students will appreciate the roles and responsibilities of ICT professionals in organisations and society, and comprehend relevant work-related behaviours and issues and how professionals should respond; Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the ethical conduct pertinent to an ICT professional from a range of perspectives, professionalism and codes of conduct; Students will understand the Australian and international legislative and regulatory obligations and standards as they relate to ICT environments in organisations and appreciate their impact on the work of the ICT professional; Students will develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and its application beyond the inception of new ideas and an appreciation of entrepreneurial opportunities in ICT. Students will appreciate the importance of information privacy and the value of ICT security and comprehend the impact of computer crime and criminals; Students will begin to develop communication and team work skills required of an ICT professional; Students will develop an awareness of what it means to undertake a user-centered approach to ICT and the importance of considering the human factors involved with ICT.

Summary

Unit name	ICT Professional Practices
Unit code	KIT105
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Professor Nicole Herbert
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 1
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 1
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Employ effective communication, collaboration, creative and critical thinking skills to be productive in ICT professional practice
• Analyse situations involving ICT cognisant of social, cultural, legal, ethical factors and consequences for individuals, organisations, and society
• Apply ICT principles, standards, processes and codes of professional conduct to provide ICT products and services

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Line teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: One 2-hr lecture on-campus in week 1 only Six 2-hr tutorials on-campus fortnightly Five online modules that students must complete in their own time in preparation for regular tests Online classes are not available to students enrolled on-campus. Online enrolments: One 2-hr lecture online in week 1 only Six 2-hr tutorials online fortnightly Five online modules that students must complete in their own time in preparation for regular tests For this unit, online students are expected to attend online tutorials fortnightly and the online lecture in week 1
Assessment	SFIA Template (15%)|Pitch + video (20%)|Test (20%)|Professional Practice Case Studies (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	N/A
Recommended	N/A

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