Industry-Based Learning

Unit Code:HIW050

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
100 Credit Points	1 Year			Nil

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

100 Credit Points

1 Year

Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study available in the , , Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Professional Software Development), Bachelor of Business Information Systems and

Aims & Objectives:

The object of Industry-Based Learning is for students to integrate theoretical knowledge with the practical applications and experiences in a commercial environment. It also aims to assist the student by providing apportunities for personal growth and developing both technical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits to the student:

Academic performance is often seen to improve following the industry experience.
Opportunity to experience particular areas of their chosen profession before graduation.
Ability to earn while they learn.
A head-start to a successful future. As students with industry experience already have a point of comparison, career decisions are more informed and students have more to offer employers when they seek graduation employment.

Teaching Methods:

Industry Placement

Assessment:

mid placement report
mid placement review
final report
final powerpoint presentation
review of sponsor organisation

Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit of study help to produce graduates who:

Are capable in their chosen professional areas.
Are adaptable and manage change.

Content:

This unit of study is available to students in the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies for students who are accepted who are able to successfully gain an approved placement. All applicants will be interviewed to determine their suitability.

Acceptance into the unit of study does not guarantee an industry placement. Currently, this program is only available to students with Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency.