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While support is available, students are responsible for securing a placement that meets the unit’s requirements. Students who have not obtained a placement or completed required compliance documentation by census date will be withdrawn from the unit. Students must complete the following compliance documentation before the start of the placement and before census date: 1. Safe to Practice declaration (Schedule A); 2. Medical Check form (Schedule B, if required); 3. Placement Work Plan (Schedule C); and 4. the online UTAS Safety and Wellbeing Induction for Students.
Introduction
This unit provides an opportunity to apply your ICT knowledge in a real workplace setting. By working directly within an organisation, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, gaining insight into how ICT professionals contribute to meeting organisational goals.
During your placement, you will undertake genuine work tasks, collaborate with colleagues, practise professional ethics, and experience workplace culture firsthand. This immersion will help you better understand the capabilities expected of ICT graduates and allow you to reflect on how your studies have prepared you for professional practice. You will also be encouraged to identify your strengths and areas for further development through personal reflection and feedback from your host organisation.
Your placement will be completed in an assigned role over a minimum of 16 full-time equivalent days. Work hours and scheduling (for example, two days per week over eight weeks) must be negotiated with your approved placement provider. Placements may occur in a range of environments, including government departments, industry organisations, small-to-medium enterprises, or within the University.
While support is available, you are responsible for securing a placement that meets the unit’s requirements. If you have not obtained a placement or completed required compliance documentation by census date you will be withdrawn from the unit.
Summary
| Unit name | ICT Industry Placement |
| Unit code | KIT342 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Selvi Kannan |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 05/07/2027 | 27/07/2027 | 30/08/2027 | 24/10/2027 |
| Semester 1 | 22/02/2027 | 16/03/2027 | 19/04/2027 | 13/06/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Produce a compliant application to secure a professional ICT work placement
- Apply ICT knowledge and skills in a professional ICT work context
- Reflect and report on the experiences and outcomes of a professional ICT position
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 |
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| 029999 | $1,235.00 | $1,235.00 | not applicable |
- 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
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 UniConnect 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
KIT203 and 200 credit points passed in P3T OR 300 credit points in X3Y, 93J, 93H, 93i OR 400 credit points in X3ZTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop in week 1. Students are on placement work completing 120 hours with identified and registered sponsor. |
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| Assessment | Placement Application (20%)|Critique of Placement (30%)|Reflection Report (50%) |
| 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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