This unit introduces an industry-based learning stream into both the Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) and Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE) courses. For students taking this stream, this unit is a core unit (replacing other core units in the ordinary stream).

This unit has been updated as part of a 2009 review and comparison of data with current Handbook, Syllabus + and Callista data.

07/12/2017 - Unit disestablished at FEC 5/17 Item 7.3.

This is a core unit for students undertaking the Industry-based learning stream in both the Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSci), and the Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE). This Industry-based learning unit, provides students in the Industry-based learning stream of the BCompSci and the BSE with the opportunity to enhance their education on-the-job in an industry setting, utilising skills learnt in other units in their courses.

For BCompSci students, the unit is core in place of a 6 point Capstone' project unit (either FIT3036 or FIT3037, which may still be taken as an elective), two other Computer Science approved elective units and a free elective.

For BSE students, the unit is core instead of the 12 point FIT4002 (which can still be taken as an approved elective) and another approved elective.

It is similar to FIT3045 Industry-based Learning (IBL), which is available to Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) IBL students, however, there are differences in the objectives and assessment for the two units. This reflects the different objectives of the BCompSci/BSE compared to the BBIS.

The BCompSci and the BSE aim to provide students with the theoretical foundations, technical knowledge and computing skills to allow them to develop computing solutions to real-world problems. This unit provides students with exposure to an industry IT environment, where they both apply and extend their knowledge and skills. It will also allow them to develop their professional skills, such as oral, interpersonal and written communication, and working in a team. Students completing this unit will be well prepared for working as a graduate in the commercial IT world.

At the completion of this unit students will have -

A knowledge and understanding of:

• the application of technical computing knowledge and skills in developing IT systems;
• the role of effective communication, and the importance of measurable deliverables, meeting target dates and producing quality output in real world IT development environments.

Developed the ability to:

• apply their technical computing skills in an industry IT development environment;
• analyse a technical problem and design and implement an acceptable solution;
• evaluate both the project they have worked on and their own contribution.

Developed attitudes that enable them to:

• complete technical computing tasks;
• participate in work teams and cooperate within groups;
• comply with the norms and rules of the industry partner;
• recognise personal strengths and weaknesses particularly after feedback from industry supervisors;
• adopt and practise professional ethics that influence work behaviour.

Developed the skills to:

• set achievable and measurable goals for technical computing tasks;
• apply technical computing knowledge and skills obtained in prior course learning in real work situations;
• develop technical IT solutions to real-world business and industry applications;
• prepare documentation and written reports of a professional standard;
• prepare and deliver a technical presentation of a professional standard;
• address performance improvement opportunities identified by industry supervisors.

Demonstrated the communication and teamwork skills necessary to:

• work productively individually and in a team in an IT development environment;
• communicate appropriately and effectively with clients, co-workers and managers.

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Students on placement work full time in a defined, graduate level role during a 22 week placement period at industry partners of the Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Software Engineering industry-based learning program. The students on placement are able to apply the knowledge and skills developed in their academic units, improve their communication, time management and customer service skills in an industry environment, experience an IT development environment and obtain feedback from experienced supervisors on their performance.

Practical and Placement Assessment: 100%

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FIT

Only available to local students accepted into the Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Software Engineering industry based learning stream at Clayton campus with at least 72 credit points of study accumulated towards their degree. FIT2004 and FIT2043.