OCC3031 Enabling occupation: Performance challenges 1B
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC3031 Enabling occupation: Performance challenges 1B is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 21 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC3031
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After OCC3031
4 units list OCC3031 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: (OCC2011 and OCC2020) OR (OCC2012, OCC2013, OCC2014 and OCC2020)
Co-requisite: OCC3000 and must be enrolled in course code M3001
Overview
This is the second unit of the occupational therapy intervention units. It comprises 10 weeks of integrated scenario-based learning. In this unit, you further describe, apply and critique the principles of assessment and intervention for individual and groups of clients who are restricted in their ability to engage 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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Report and group facilitation (3,500 words)Presentation40%
- Professional portfolio (2,500 words)PortfolioCompetency hurdle20%
- OSPSE (Objective Structured Professional Skills Exam)PresentationCompetency hurdle40%
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
Critically evaluate and make changes to your professional behaviour and collaborative relationship skills in group learning contexts based on constructive feedback from peers and tutors.
- 2
Critically examine and apply occupational therapy models and practice process frameworks, as the basis for occupational therapy practice.
- 3
Develop and implement occupational therapy interventions for individuals with complex needs, that is person and family centred, evidence-based, and appraises the influence of contextual and cultural factors.
- 4
Justify your professional reasoning for the choice of occupational therapy interventions, based on a critical appraisal of evidence-based literature.
- 5
Prioritise capacity and capability to enable occupational participation for individuals with complex needs.
- 6
Design, facilitate and evaluate occupational therapy group interventions, and justify your professional reasoning based on group theory and evidence-based literature.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials80 hours
- Assessments6 hours
- Seminars4 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Average weekly
3 hours of seminars/lecture online and face to face
4 hours of non-SBL tutorial
6 hours of SBL tutorial
8 hours self-directed learning
Total: 21 hours per week
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kim Reese
- Dr Simon Leadley
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Simon Leadley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC3031?
OCC3031 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after OCC3031?
OCC3031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including OCC3052, OCC3062, OCC3072 and OCC4081. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is OCC3031 offered?
In 2026, OCC3031 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is OCC3031?
The handbook expects about 21 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does OCC3031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.