CYB310 – Work Placement

This is a 12-credit point unit taken during the final trimester of enrolment in the course. It is a work placement opportunity that provides students with real-world work experience in a professional environment with a host organisation. Students have the opportunity to undergo a defined program of work that is agreed between the Academy and the host organisation, and which achieves the desired learning outcomes of the unit. Students apply the knowledge and skills attained throughout the course to hands-on professional activities that develop creative solutions to real-world problems. Students will be assigned an academic supervisor through AAHE and a workplace supervisor who is an experienced staff member of the host organisation. Together they will guide and assess student learning and their application of theoretical knowledge, technical skills and professional conduct in an industry-based environment. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply discipline specific knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems in a professional environment
• Clearly present a coherent exposition of the problems faced, methods applied and professional decisions taken on complex theoretical and technical cybersecurity issues whilst on work placement to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Demonstrate ability to interpret and respond to feedback and reflect on personal work experiences during placement
• Apply acquired cybersecurity competencies in meeting stakeholder goals through active engagement, teamwork and collaboration in a professional manner that demonstrates an excellent work ethic