UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

FIT4237 Work integrated learning industry placement (Vocational)

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT4237 Work integrated learning industry placement (Vocational) is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Summer A at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2026
Summer A
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
230 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This unit is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit that allows eligible students to receive academic credit for self-sourced OR Monash sourced industry internships. The unit is designed to integrate professional workplace experience with academic reflection, industry evaluation, and structured learning outcomes. You complete an unpaid vocational placement totalling 230 hours, normally undertaken over 6 consecutive weeks full-time. Placements must be approved by the Faculty prior to commencement and must meet program requirements relating to supervision, relevance to IT, and workplace conditions. Throughout the placement, you are supported through academic check-ins and assessment activities including professional reflections, workplace evaluations, and a final presentation. FIT4237 provides you with the opportunity to develop industry experience, professional skills, and workplace readiness while progressing through your degree.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonImmers blk

Assessment

  • Reflective portfolioWork integrated
    30%
  • Professional development evaluationWork integrated
    30%
  • Demonstration or pitchPresentation
    20%
  • Industry reportWritten
    20%

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. 1

    Formulate, justify and evaluate professional development goals aligned with workplace practices and learning opportunities;

  2. 2

    Critically observe, synthesise and apply disciplinary knowledge within an industry context, identifying areas for personal professional growth;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate professional practice by engaging with ethical frameworks, workplace culture, structured communication, and effective collaboration under supervision;

  4. 4

    Analyse complex business problems and contribute evidence-based, technology-informed perspectives to collaborators;

  5. 5

    Report and critically reflect on industry experience, integrate supervisory feedback, and plan for future career readiness.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning

An unpaid vocational placement totalling 230 hours, normally undertaken over 6 consecutive weeks full-time.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Thomas Chandler

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT4237?

FIT4237 has no prerequisites.

When is FIT4237 offered?

In 2026, FIT4237 runs in Summer A at Clayton.

How much work is FIT4237?

The handbook expects about 230 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FIT4237 have an exam?

No. FIT4237 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20262027