| Effective Term: | 2026/20 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Professional Identity (Information Technology) |
| Unit ID: | COOPI1001 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (Enrolled in program IB5 or IT5 or IT5.ADS or IT5.BA or IT5.CS or IT5.SAD or IT5.SE or IX5) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 029999 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This introductory unit establishes essential groundwork for managing career development. Central to this unit are the themes of self-awareness, self-efficacy, professionalism, ethics and understanding workplace culture and workplace practices including health and safety, all vital skills across all disciplines and industries. The unit will cover generic modules that focus on building key skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, career planning, and time management. Students will also learn the principles of self-awareness and self-efficacy to make informed career and life decisions, thereby promoting adaptability and resilience in the face of changing career landscapes. Discipline-specific aspects including industry expectations and professional practice tailored to the field of study will be interwoven through the unit. Interactive learning and assessment tasks will equip students to develop interpersonal, networking and teamwork skills. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Define and articulate personal interests and values in relation to emerging interest in specific discipline career roles. |
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| K2. | Recognise the purpose and key features of professional documents (e.g. position descriptions, selection criteria, codes of conduct, policies). |
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| K3. | Identify the impact of workplace culture, structures and competencies (including communication, teamwork, ethics, equity, and cultural) on professional identity and practice. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Communicate appropriately in written, oral and digital formats, adapting tone, style, structure and conventions for different audiences and purposes. |
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| S2. | Use feedback from peers, educators and AI tools to refine professional communication and make informed improvements using basic critical reasoning. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Create professional artefacts (job applications, workplace communications or presentations) that meet workplace expectations and demonstrate emerging professional identity. |
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| A2. | Reflect on learning, performance and feedback to plan meaningful next steps for study, skill development and career progression. |
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| A3. | Apply and evaluate discipline-specific knowledge and critical thinking to analyse workplace scenarios and professional decision‑making processes. |
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| Other outcomes: |
| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
Introduction to professional identity
Self-awareness and career planning
Connecting academic learning to professional aspirations
Professional communication, stakeholder management, and networking
Application documents and interviewing techniques
Self-advocacy, workplace dynamics and culture
Teamwork and collaboration
Rights and responsibilities in the professional environment
Understanding the profession, ethics and ethical decision-making, and health and safety principles of your discipline
Work-foccused activities |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
K1, K3, S2, A1, A2 |
Values Reflection Students produce a short video summarising insights from SDG values surveys and reflect on how these values relate to possible discipline-specific career paths. A linked page includes written reflections on survey feedback and personal-professional identity development. |
Values Reflection |
10-20% |
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| 2. |
K2, K3, S1, A1, A2 |
CV, Cover Letter and Simulated Interview Students prepare a tailored CV and cover letter responding to a supplied discipline-specific co-op placement advertisement. They then complete a timed AI‑simulated interview via the RTC tool. This assessment mirrors authentic job application processes and requires students to interpret selection criteria, demonstrate professional communication and articulate emerging discipline identity. |
CV, Cover Letter and Simulated Interview |
40-50% |
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| 3. |
K1, K2, K3, S1, A2 |
Work-Focused Activities & Reflection Collection Students complete a curated set of discipline-relevant workplace tasks—such as OHS scenarios, organisational mapping, ethical problem‑solving, communication exercises, and a reflective “future self” activity. These tasks integrate real-world professional expectations and require critical analysis, ethical reasoning and reflective practice. |
Work-Focused Activities & Reflection Collection |
30-40% |
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