OCC1012 Occupational science
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC1012 Occupational science is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs OCC1011 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC1012
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After OCC1012
2 units list OCC1012 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Students will learn about the principles and mechanisms underlying the relationship between persons, their environments and occupations; and how it relates to human health and wellbeing. The concept of occupation will be described, and how people shape and are shaped by their engagement in occupation and their environmental context. Students will engage in experiential exercises to support their learning of concepts, including participation in a community-based volunteering experience.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Group Oral presentation (20 minutes)30%
- Written essay (2,000 words)35%
- Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)35%
- Participation in a Community-based Volunteering Experience (Hurdle Requirement)Competency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and explain classifications of human occupation, and how the interaction of person-environment-occupation relates to health and wellbeing.
- 2
Examine issues relevant to a health professional as well as reflect upon work completed as a team after participation in a community-based volunteering experience.
- 3
Identify data collection methods, collect and analyse data on the occupational performance of self and others.
- 4
Locate, retrieve and use resources to identify the relationship between persons, their environments and occupations.
- 5
Locate, retrieve and use resources relevant to occupational science and identify key issues and concepts for practice.
- 6
Demonstrate effective presentation skills in written, visual and verbal modes.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials20 hours
- Workshops2 hours
- Lectures24 hours
4 hours of teacher directed study per week, composed of 24 hours of lectures (2 x 12 weeks) and 24 hours of tutorials (2 x 12 weeks).
4 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 8 hours
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Lisa Murphy
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nikos Thomacos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC1012?
You need OCC1011 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after OCC1012?
OCC1012 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including OCC2013 and OCC2014. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is OCC1012 offered?
In 2020, OCC1012 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does OCC1012 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.