Undergraduate - UnitFIT3045 - Industry-based learning

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

• set achievable and measurable goals;
• apply what was learnt in prior IT classroom studies in real work situations;
• identify where approaches consistent with theory, or contrary to theory, were used;
• identify any useful theoretical knowledge that has not so far been covered in the course;
• develop initiative, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills in a business environment;
• develop solutions to business problems using information technology and other techniques;
• prepare documentation and written reports of a professional standard;
• address performance improvement opportunities identified by industry supervisors particularly in the mid-placement evaluation;
• complete business tasks, participate in work teams, comply with the norms and rules of the industry partner, recognise personal strengths and weaknesses particularly after feedback from industry supervisors, cooperate within groups, and adopt and practise professional ethics that influence work behaviour;
• develop information technology skills (including business process modelling, performance enhancement of installed software, updating current software and developing new software) oral and written skills (including local and international business phone calls, and business emails) in a complex, corporate business environment; and
• develop communication skills, teamwork skills and leadership and management including time management skills.