OCC4081 Transition to practice 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC4081 Transition to practice 1 is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs OCC3052, OCC3051, OCC3031, OCC3000 and (OCC3072 or OCC3062) and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 72 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC4081
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- OCC3052Enabling occupation 2: Performance challenges in population healthNo reviews yet
- OCC3051Evidence-based health promotion practice in occupational therapyNo reviews yet
- OCC3031Enabling occupation: Performance challenges 1BNo reviews yet
- OCC3000Enabling occupation: Practice education placementNo reviews yet
After OCC4081
2 units list OCC4081 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3001.
Overview
In this unit, you will examine the topics of professionalism, professional development, preparation for employment, self-management and supervision as a beginning practitioner. You will consider ethical, medicolegal, risk and safety compliance in various health, education and social care practice environments. In preparation for the transition to a graduate practitioner, you will critique the scope of contemporary occupational therapy practice in complex and evolving service delivery environments.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Essay (2,000 words)Written20%
- Portfolio (4,000 words)PortfolioCompetency hurdle40%
- Demonstration (45 minutes)DemonstrationCompetency 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
Identify and evaluate relevant professional supervision and support strategies to ensure safe and competent professional practice.
- 2
Apply principles of reflection and self-critique to achieve and enhance professional competency in occupational therapy practice.
- 3
Analyse and critique the scope of contemporary occupational therapy practice, and factors driving change in evolving service contexts.
- 4
Select and justify service provision methods/ programmes to provide responsive, safe and evidence-based practice in complex occupational therapy service situations.
- 5
Synthesise own knowledge and skills in career development and preparation for employment in occupational therapy.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials48 hours
- Seminars24 hours
On campus: 2 hours of face to face seminars and 4 hours tutorials per week.
Off campus: 6 hours of online lectures, videos and learning modules
Self-directed study time: 12 hours
A total of 72 hours of non-scheduled teaching activities consisting of lectures, videos and modules
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Eli Chu
- Krista Lenders
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Eli Chu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC4081?
You need OCC3052, OCC3051, OCC3031, OCC3000 and (OCC3072 or OCC3062) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after OCC4081?
OCC4081 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including OCC4082 and OCC4092.
When is OCC4081 offered?
In 2026, OCC4081 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is OCC4081?
The handbook expects about 72 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does OCC4081 have an exam?
No. OCC4081 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.