FIT1049 IT professional practice
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1049 IT professional practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 9 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT1049
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT1049
5 units list FIT1049 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit points of FIT units.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides a practical and theoretical introduction to what it means to be an IT professional, or a professional with IT expertise today. You will encounter a range of issues relevant to professional practice in the workplace, as well as an understanding of the wider responsibilities that professionals are called upon to uphold in society as they apply their IT expertise. Topics addressed include: the nature of IT as professional expertise; professional communications; situational management; teamwork in professional and organisational settings; problem solving and decision making; applications of professional ethics and relevant legal frameworks. Skills and knowledge will be developed and applied through a range of collaborative, individual and reflective tasks in relevant communication modes and formats.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Portfolio TasksPortfolio30%
- QuizzesQuiz / Test5%
- ReflectionsWritten5%
- Assignment 1Presentation18%
- Assignment 2Artefact24%
- Assignment 3Written18%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the social, ethical and legal implications of working with IT expertise in a professional capacity;
- 2
Understand how to make and justify decisions in various professional and organisational situations, by applying relevant professional ethics (e.g. the ACS Code of Ethics) and relevant legal frameworks;
- 3
Effectively plan, develop and deliver a range of professional communications using appropriate techniques, concepts and technologies;
- 4
Effectively contribute professionally to teams using appropriate techniques, concepts and technologies;
- 5
Effectively conduct critical research for specific purposes within professional settings;
- 6
Systematically develop and effectively communicate your personal and professional reflections to inform your current and future professional practice.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
You will be expected to check Moodle for any administrative announcements made by the teaching staff, and you will also be expected to work and collaborate online in class (also see below under 'Bring your own device' for more information). You will also be submitting some of your assessment online via Moodle.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sadia Nawaz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1049?
FIT1049 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT1049?
FIT1049 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including FIT3161, FIT3163, FIT3188, FIT3190 and FIT3193. Those lead on to 9 units in all.
When is FIT1049 offered?
In 2026, FIT1049 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT1049?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT1049 have an exam?
No. FIT1049 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.