OCC2020 Enabling occupation: Performance challenges 1A
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC2020 Enabling occupation: Performance challenges 1A is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 6 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC2020
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After OCC2020
2 units list OCC2020 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: (OCC2012, OCC2013 and OCC2014) OR (OCC2011)
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3001.
Overview
This is the first unit of the occupational therapy intervention units. It comprises integrated case-based learning, skills-based learning, theories and evidence-based practice with participation in practice education placement to consolidate application of knowledge into practice. You will apply and critique the principles of assessment and intervention for clients with problems related to capacities to engage in activities, occupations, and participation in community life. Intervention principles will also incorporate environmental supports and barriers (advocacy, organisational change, environmental adaptation), and evidence-based practice. You will begin to develop appropriate intervention plans for clients based on assessment findings and evidence. Building on the skills acquired in OCC2013, you will further develop their professional competencies in professional behaviour, information gathering, communication with clients and co-workers, documentation, time-management, occupational therapy assessment, intervention and evaluation. You will participate in two weeks (four days per week) of practice education placement to develop these competencies. You will be provided with feedback and guided to reflect on and in practice within both academic and clinical contexts.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Immersive |
Assessment
- 2 x case scenario oral presentations (8 minutes each)Presentation10%
- Critical evaluation of an orthosis (1,000 words and submission of orthosis)Artefact10%
- Office / workplace assessment assignment (1,500 words)Written10%
- One x 1.5 hours short answers and MCQ BMA examExamination20%
- One x 1.5 hours short answer and MCQ OT theory examExamination20%
- Practice education workbook & case presentation (3,000 words)10 minutes oral presentationPresentation30%
- PortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Professional performance (practice education ) Pass/FailWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) and the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF) to typical occupational therapy practice scenarios addressing different areas of practice;
- 2
Apply and explain typical occupational therapy theories, intervention strategies, methods and modalities used with clients of occupational therapy;
- 3
Describe common musculoskeletal, medical, surgical, neurological, mental and psychosocial disease processes relevant to clients of occupational therapy in the context of their occupational sequelae;
- 4
Apply principles of orthotic fabrication to design, manufacture and critique orthoses;
- 5
Select, measure, prescribe and use appropriate assistive equipment to create recommendations for increased occupational participation and performance in typical client scenarios;
- 6
Demonstrate effective use of search strategies to identify and apply evidence-based practice for typical occupational therapy scenarios.
- 7
Integrate evidence-based practice with a client-centred approach to recommend relevant occupational therapy intervention strategies and services;
- 8
Demonstrate effective communication skills to provide relevant, concise and comprehensive written and oral reports based on information gathered from assessments, observations and interviews;
- 9
Demonstrate abilities to apply knowledge and skills for information gathering, evaluation, goal setting and intervention planning related to occupational therapy practice.
- 10
Implement appropriate professional behaviour in both academic and practice education environments with health care team members, consumers, carers, practice education supervisors, and academic staff.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments-
- Lectures-
- Workshops11 hours
- Tutorials68 hours
- Applied sessions50 hours
- Seminars46 hours
This unit will run for 10 weeks of academic teaching, followed by one week Swot Vac, one week of exams and four weeks of practice education placement. The workload demand is 10-15 hours contact time .
- 5.5 hours Scenario Based Learning (SBL) tutorials
- 4 to 6 hours seminars/online lecture
- 3 to 4 hours workshops/ tutorials (practical)
Private study:
10 - 14 hours of self-directed study per week. This time will involve research and preparation for SBLs, reveiwing prescribed readings and completing preparatory tasks for practicums and workshops.
Practice education placement:
7 days (or equivalent)
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Sophie O'Keefe
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Sophie O'Keefe
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC2020?
OCC2020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after OCC2020?
OCC2020 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including OCC3000 and OCC3051. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is OCC2020 offered?
In 2026, OCC2020 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does OCC2020 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 7 other tasks.