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<p>Students participate in this compulsory unit throughout their entire Bachelors or Masters program of study. During this unit students will get involved with their local IT community through attendance and participation in events, such as seminars, workshops, expos, discussion forums etc. Where possible students will also participate in short term work experience or longer term work placements. This unit is unique in that it allows students to craft their own personal experience. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of the IT industry, its research foundations and its place in servicing society. This unit is open to students to find the activities that provide them the best transition into the workplace and allows them to connect with the area of the IT industry they are most interested. Finally, this unit allows students to build a picture of what a career may look like in the domain of their choosing.</p>
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<p>This unit is unique in that it allows students to craft their own personal experience. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of the IT industry, its research foundations and its place in servicing society. This unit allows students to find their own area of interest and build a picture of what a career may look like in that domain.<br><br>
Topics may include:<br>
1. IT and related industry activity in the local community.<br>
2. Industry and research developments around the globe.<br>
3. ACS`s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with industry.<br>
4. Career pathways.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Students participate in this compulsory unit throughout their entire Bachelors or Masters program of study. During this unit students will get involved with their local IT community through attendance and participation in events, such as seminars, workshops, expos, discussion forums etc. Where possible students will also participate in short term work experience or longer term work placements. This unit is unique in that it allows students to craft their own personal experience. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of the IT industry, its research foundations and its place in servicing society. This unit is open to students to find the activities that provide them the best transition into the workplace and allows them to connect with the area of the IT industry they are most interested. Finally, this unit allows students to build a picture of what a career may look like in the domain of their choosing.</p>
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<p>This unit is unique in that it allows students to craft their own personal experience. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of the IT industry, its research foundations and its place in servicing society. This unit allows students to find their own area of interest and build a picture of what a career may look like in that domain.<br><br> Topics may include:<br> 1. IT and related industry activity in the local community.<br> 2. Industry and research developments around the globe.<br> 3. ACS`s CBOK, SFIA and their relationship with industry.<br> 4. Career pathways.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
0
EFTSL:
0
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
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None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Relate the Australian Computer Society`s (ACS) Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to industry practice.</p>
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<p>Debate the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) and how it is reflected in industry practice.</p>
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<p>Analyse and link the ACS`s CBOK and SFIA to industry practice.</p>
A1
<p>Critique research and industry practice and determine your place in the spectrum of career possibilities.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Artifact demonstrating community engagement activities submitted each semester. This report will describe each activity and relate it to each of the unit`s learning outcome, CBOK and SFIA.</p>
<p>Journal</p>
<p>Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
0
EFTSL:
0
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech7000">View unit fees</a>
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