10. Pacer
Students need to communicate with the lecturer on the progression of their project during the
assessment points, highlight constraints and problems (externally and within their group),
participate in class discussions, and submit evidence of their project progression.
WIL will be conducted usually in the second semester so as to create a more focused experience
for students and thus increase the intensity and impact of the learning. However, it is important
that students receive this guide in the previous semester when students are required to search
for an appropriate organisation where they can carry out their WIL in the case of work placement
or engagement. Simulations for first and second year WILs will also be distributed to students in
the previous semester.
Assessment points are indicated on the Pacer which describes the various milestones. Each
milestone represents an assessment point.
WEEK MILESTONE TASK
1 - 2 Team Member Allocation • Documentation handed out and team
selection takes place (This can also be
done in first semester);
• Appointment of the following members:
1. Project Manager/Team Leader
[PM];
2. Software Developer Lead [SD];
3. Business Analyst/Software
Designer/secretary [BA].
• Allocation of task to a lead team member
is indicated below with [ ] e.g. [PM],
[ALL] – meaning all members of the
team;
• Group size (2 – 3 members). Not more
than three members per group.
3 Identification of
organisation and project
• Identification of the organisation;
problem domain; business processes;
system requirements; functions of the
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WEEK MILESTONE TASK
Professional Conduct in
the Workplace
system; stakeholders and their functions;
inputs, outputs and processing
components [All].
• Reading of the Professional Conduct in
the Workplace (Annexure G) [All].
4 - 5 Project Plan Criteria • Project plan criteria are discussed and
reviewed in the team meeting [All];
• Determine the scope of the new system
and the key role players [PM];
• Identify milestones and deliverables
[PM];
• Develop a work breakdown structure;
risk analysis; technical and economic
feasibility [PM and BA];
• Design a project schedule/plan using MS
Project as a tool [PM];
• Teams submit a project plan document
[PM].
6 - 8 Requirements Analysis
Criteria
• Requirements analysis criteria are
reviewed in the team meeting [BA];
• Determine the functional requirements
and develop use- case diagrams [BA];
• Develop a logical system model
indicating inputs, outputs, processes and
relationships [SD];
• Submit the business solution
requirement and analysis
• document [BA].
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WEEK MILESTONE TASK
9 - 12 System Design • Designs and solutions criteria are
discussed in the team meeting [All];
• Design the application architecture of the
system using the different possible
models such as three-tier design; twotier design; thin or thick clients;
centralised design with dumb terminals;
etc. [SD];
• Design the GUI; database with full
referential integrity; reports;
• Design prototype of application
13 Presentation • Lecturer to mark WIL
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While there are general principles for the assessment of WIL modules, each WIL
module will have its own marking criteria and weightings.
While there are general principles for the assessment of WIL modules, each WIL
module will have its own marking criteria and weightings.
Students are required to follow the milestones outlined in the Pacer in order to successfully complete their WIL project. This includes tasks such as team member allocation, identification of organization and project, project plan criteria, requirements analysis criteria, system design, and presentation. Each milestone represents an assessment point, and students must submit evidence of their project progression at each point.
It is important for students to communicate with their lecturer throughout the WIL process, highlighting any constraints or problems they may encounter. Students are also encouraged to participate in class discussions and seek guidance when needed.
Assessment points will be marked by the lecturer, with each WIL module having its own marking criteria and weightings. It is vital for students to understand and adhere to these criteria in order to successfully complete their WIL project and achieve a passing grade.