Unit Outline

The objective of this 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 complete placement work in a defined role during a minimum 12 day full time equivalent placement period with approved and 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. 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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply ICT knowledge and skills to assist an organisation in achieving its objectives.
2	Apply interpersonal skills of teamwork, creativity, initiative, and working independently and ethically in a range of work experiences.
3	Effectively communicate to a range of audiences, both orally and in writing, about developments that contribute to professional practice.
4	Critically reflect and report on your experiences in professional practice and on your personal strengths and development needs in the context of your work-readiness and career planning.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	Must have passed at least 8 ICT postgraduate units and have CR or above results in a minimum of 4 units.
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	KIT510, KIT512

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No change

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Research Report	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Application	Refer to Assessment Description	5 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Context Report	Refer to Assessment Description	5 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Reflection Report	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 5:	Evaluations	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 6:	Placement Output	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Research Report

Task Description:

Each placement will require the student to conduct independent research to evaluate options for completing an identified ICT task within the organisation. Students will analyse relevant policies, papers, and literature with a view to advising the organisation on which option to use. A short report describing the aims, approaches, and outcomes of the research will be prepared as a professional document that would be suitable for presenting to the organisation.

Task Length:

4-5 pages

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify an ICT task relevant to the placement provider and evaluate different options for completing it	LO1
2	Describe the methodology used for evaluation	LO3, LO4
3	Provide a recommendation with sufficient justification	LO3, LO4
4	Produce professionally formatted documents	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Application

Task Description:

A resume, cover letter, and response to the selection criteria for the position the student successfully secures with a workplace provider. Due at the beginning of the placement.

Task Length:

4-6 pages

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Prepare a resume and cover letter that communicates your value to prospective employers	LO3, LO4
2	Address the selection criteria giving appropriate examples of relevant skills and experience	LO3, LO4
3	Produce professionally formatted documents	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Context Report

Task Description:

A report on the workplace provider (organisation) the student is completing their placement with. The report includes a description of the provider's core business and the student's work duties and experiences (to date) whilst working there. Due mid-way through the placement.

Task Length:

3-5 pages

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain the organisation’s core business and workplace culture	LO3, LO4
2	Describe your role within the organisation	LO3, LO4
3	Describe instances in which the skills/knowledge acquired so far in your degree have been applied to your placement work	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Reflection Report

Task Description:

A personal reflection and evaluation of the work placement experience that includes work completed, achievements, challenges, lessons learnt, and the impact of the placement on the student’s current studies and future career goals. Due after the placement concludes.

Task Length:

8-10 pages

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe the work completed during your placement	LO3, LO4
2	Describe any challenges that were faced and how they were overcome	LO3, LO4
3	Evaluate your performance and achievements	LO4
4	Describe instances in which the skills/knowledge acquired so far in your degree were applied to your placement work	LO1, LO3, LO4
5	Reflect and report on the placement experience and its impact on your current studies and future career	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 5: Evaluations

Task Description:

Two (2) pre-formatted and scored performance evaluation suveys that include associated comments. The first evaluation contributes 5% and is due mid-way through the placement. The second evaluation contributes 15% and is due at the conclusion of the placement. In each case, the evaluation survey is also completed by the student's placement supervisor.

Task Length:

Pre-formatted surveys

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Perform as an effective member of the organisation	LO1, LO2
2	Communicate with peers in a professional capacity	LO3
3	Adhere to codes of professional conduct, ethical practice, and act in accordance with industry standards.	LO2

Assessment Task 6: Placement Output

Task Description:

Each placement will require the student to work towards the placement provider's business objectives and complete the tasks assigned to them. At the conclusion of the placement, the student's placement supervisor will complete an output evaluation to assess the student's contribution and overall work output.

Task Length:

As required to complete the placement

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Complete tasks to contribute to business objectives	LO1, LO2
2	Utilise business processes, tools, and techniques to achieve defined outputs	LO1, LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.