stm5ipl industry placement
INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
STM5IPL
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject has been developed to allow you to undertake the Master of Data Science to enhance your formal learning in a practical setting and develop your understanding of (Australian) workplace culture. You will undertake 2 days of placement per week over a 12 week period where they will plan, execute and evaluate an appropriate workplace project.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorDimetre Triadis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted into Master of Data Science (SMDS) and Subject Coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSTA5THB OR STA5THA OR CSE5TSB OR CSE5ITP OR CSE5TSA OR CSE5IBL
Equivalent subjectsCSE5IBL OR CSE5ITP OR (STA5THA AND STA5THB) OR (CSE5TSA AND CSE5TSB)
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis is a select entry subject and requires Subject Coordinator approval. Students must submit an Expression of Interest and must contact careers to assist with their resume and cover letter. Students must have completed 120 credit points (SMDS) and attend the preplacement workshop. Students are encouraged, and will get guidance, to source their own placement. A limited number of university sourced placements are also available.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Australian workplace
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorHelena Martin
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLMS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days required168-192 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsPolice and working with children checks may be required. In unusual cases significant travel or special accommodation requirements may be involved.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDimetre Triadis
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 day industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
The placement will take place over 12 weeks, 2 days per week
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.50 day unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via online.
Online module on culture, Professionalism, and Reflection
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 10
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
A pre-placement workshop, providing information on the subject and application processes, including a session on how to source a placement by a La Trobe careers advisor.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Write a resume and cover letter (1000 words equiv) Student to contact careers before applying for placement | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| Two project reports (6000 words) An initial report (1500 words) is due in week 3, and outlines the purpose of placement, what problem is going to be solved with what methods. A final project report (4500 words) is due in week 13. The final report will be handed back in person by the academic supervisor. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2 |
| Placement reflection (2000 words) This is due in week 8. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
| Employer evaluation Workplace Supervisor provided with a rubric to assist evaluation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDimetre Triadis
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 day industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
The placement will take place over 12 weeks, 2 days per week
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Online module on culture, Professionalism, and Reflection
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
This will be a pre-placement workshop to introduce the students and coordinator to each other and to answer any question that may arise. It will include a session on the Australian workplace culture by a La Trobe careers advisor.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Write a resume and cover letter (1000 words equiv) Student to contact careers before applying for placement | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| Two project reports (6000 words) An initial report (1500 words) is due in week 3, and outlines the purpose of placement, what problem is going to be solved with what methods. A final project report (4500 words) is due in week 13. The final report will be handed back in person by the academic supervisor. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2 |
| Placement reflection (2000 words) This is due in week 8. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
| Employer evaluation Workplace Supervisor provided with a rubric to assist evaluation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDimetre Triadis
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 45 - 0
Two 1.00 day industry based learning-off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
The placement will take place over 12 weeks, 2 days per week
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 45
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 45 and delivered via online.
Online module on culture, Professionalism, and Reflection
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 45
Two 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
A pre-placement workshop, providing information on the subject and application processes, including a session on how to source a placement by a La Trobe careers advisor.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Write a resume and cover letter (1000 words equiv) Student to contact careers before applying for placement | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
| Two project reports (6000 words) An initial report (1500 words) is due in week 3, and outlines the purpose of placement, what problem is going to be solved with what methods. A final project report (4500 words) is due in week 13. The final report will be handed back in person by the academic supervisor. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2 |
| Placement reflection (2000 words) This is due in week 8. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
| Employer evaluation Workplace Supervisor provided with a rubric to assist evaluation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |