ICT Professional Practice Preparation unit (KIT520)

Introduction

This unit provides a practical and theoretical introduction to what it means to be an ICT professional to help you plan and manage a successful career. You will develop an awareness of the skills, work ethic, and expectations required of ICT professionals. You will further develop your English language and communication knowledge and skills to the standards required for successful transition to professional practice. You will develop an appreciation of the issues ICT professionals can encounter and how professionals should respond. Students will develop an awareness of their responsibilities as future ICT professionals, particularly in the areas of information privacy, security and ethics. As part of this unit, you will apply for placement positions that can be undertaken in KIT706 ICT Professional Experience. If you pass KIT520 and are successful in attaining a placement, you will be permitted to enrol in KIT706.

Summary

Unit name	ICT Professional Practice Preparation
Unit code	KIT520
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Professor Nicole Herbert
Delivered By
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate, collaborate and think critically within ICT professional practice
• Analyse workplace situations cognisant of social, ethical, and professional responsibilities
• Analyse professional skills and aptitude by reflecting on past experiences to seek a professional position

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KIT503

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lecture 2 hours in week 1 Tutorials 2 hours fortnightly Micro-credentials and Assessment: Students will also be required to complete a series of industry certifications and assessment tasks. Students will be required to attend presentations by industry members as organised throughout the semester.
Assessment	Micro-Credentials (30%)|Tutorial Tasks (30%)|Professional Branding package (40%)
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.

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