UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ITI1049 IT professional practice

Faculty of Information Technology

ITI1049 IT professional practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Not offered
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 ITI1049

After ITI1049

1 unit list ITI1049 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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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

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ITI1049.

Assessment

  • Portfolio tasksPortfolio
    30%
  • QuizzesQuiz / Test
    5%
  • ReflectionsWritten
    5%
  • Assignment 1Presentation
    18%
  • Assignment 2Artefact
    24%
  • Assignment 3Written
    18%

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

    Describe the social, ethical and legal implications of working with IT expertise in a professional capacity;

  2. 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. 3

    Effectively plan, develop and deliver a range of professional communications using appropriate techniques, concepts and technologies;

  4. 4

    Effectively contribute professionally to teams using appropriate techniques, concepts and technologies;

  5. 5

    Effectively conduct critical research for specific purposes within professional settings;

  6. 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.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ITI1049?

ITI1049 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after ITI1049?

ITI1049 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3199.

When is ITI1049 offered?

ITI1049 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

How much work is ITI1049?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ITI1049 have an exam?

No. ITI1049 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20262027