Course coordinator
Mrs Brittany Williams
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Introduction to occupational performance and exploration of human psychological and social functioning across the lifespan. Analyses their impact on the process of growth and development.
OCTY1203 continues on from first semester courses to build a foundation for the development of professional identity, and knowledge and skills in core occupational therapy practice.
This course introduces students to the range of personal and environmental factors that influence occupational performance and occupational roles across the lifespan. The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E)ﾠwill be used to guide an exploration of the changes which occur within the person (biomechanical, sensory motor cognitive, intrapersonal, interpersonal) from infancy to late adulthood, and the diverse environments in whichﾠoccupational roles are enacted in these successive life-stages. Students will have opportunities to explore and reflect upon the dynamic relationship between occupational performance and change across personal and environmental domains.ﾠ
Students will develop practical skills in observation, analysis, and the assessment of occupational performance through tutorial activities and simulated fieldwork. Communication and activity analysis skills introduced in semester one will be integrated and applied throughout this course. In particular, the simulated fieldwork sessions will focus on the development of skills inﾠcommunicating an understanding of occupational performance.ﾠﾠ
OCTY1203 runs in parallel with OCTY7810, however, all tutorials and fieldwork simulation activities will be separate to meet the unique learning needs of each student cohort.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This is a second semester course that draws on semester one, first year Occupational Therapy courses, OCTY1102 and OCTY1105.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY1102, OCTY1105, PSYC1030
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
OCTY1205
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY7810
Restrictions
BOccThy Students
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- OCTY7810
Online lectures will be delivered with the Undergraduate students (OCTY7810), however all other learning activities will be separate.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mrs Brittany Williams
Tutor
Mrs Brittany Williams
Mr Audric Co
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
For the weekly course schedule please see Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop understanding of the concept of occupational performance at different stages of development and thus provides a foundation for occupational therapy practice.ﾠ
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Aspects of human biomechanical, sensory motor, cognitive, intrapersonal, and interpersonalﾠdevelopment will be examined alongside environmental factors (sensory, social physical and cultural context)ﾠwhich influence development. The dynamic interaction between personal and environmental factors will be discussed in relation to the acquisition of skills, occupational performance, and occupational roles across the lifespan.
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Students will develop skills in assessing and analysing occupational performance and communicating the outcomes of this assessment to key stakeholders. Learning activities in the course provide opportunities to develop professional behaviour and skills required for ongoing professional development, including working collaboratively with peers, making evaluative judgements, and self-regulating learning.ﾠﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply models (including the CMOP-E) to identify the elements of the person, environment and occupation which change across the lifespan, and explain how these changes are linked with occupational performance in occupational roles.
LO2.
Explain how life circumstances (including health conditions and environmental factors - historical and current) impact occupational performance and roles.
LO3.
Assess aspects of occupational performance following the protocol and scoring instructions of a standardised developmental assessment tool, and interpret findings of this assessment.
LO4.
Work collaboratively with peers to analyse and assess occupational performance.
LO5.
Convey the outcomes of the assessment of occupational performance to relevant stakeholders both verbally and in a written format, using professional language and expression appropriate to the audience.
LO6.
Apply, demonstrate and evaluate strategies related to communicating openly, effectively and respectfully with peers and professional colleagues; as well as demonstrate skills and strategies related to working collaboratively with colleagues; and with relevant stakeholders.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Occupational Performance Summary Report AND Prac (fieldwork simulation)
|
35% (MUST PASS) |
12/09/2025 2:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation |
Oral VIVA
|
25% (MUST PASS) |
24/09/2025 -
Schedule will be posted on blackboard. |
| Examination |
End of Semester Theory Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
| Essay/ Critique |
Professional Behaviour Skills
|
Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
10/10/2025 2:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Occupational Performance Summary Report AND Prac (fieldwork simulation)
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 35% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
12/09/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Students are required to submit an Occupational Performance Summary Report based on a case study of a young child. This assessment is supported by two compulsory practical sessions held in Weeks 2 and 3, which will develop students’ skills in:
- Assessing occupational performance in early childhood
- Administering, scoring, and interpreting results from a standardised assessment
Participation in these practical sessions is essential, as the learning activities will form the foundation for both the written report and the accompanying oral viva. These sessions simulate real-world clinical scenarios and provide students with hands-on experience to build competency in occupational therapy assessment practices.
Please note:
- Attendance at both practical sessions is mandatory. These sessions contribute to the 1,000 hours of clinical placement required for graduation and professional registration.
- Due to client privacy, materials such as video footage will not be made available outside of the class.
The Written Report will be worth 35% of your overall mark and will be submitted as a pair via Learn.uq by 2pm Friday Week 7.
If a student does not receive a pass mark for their first submission, they will be eligible to resubmit the task. However, any approved resubmission will result in a maximum achievable mark of a pass (55%).
Note: Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible. Given this assessment is related to a placement with clinical information please see more information on use of AI in student placements under additional assessment information.
Hurdle requirements
Must pass assessment to pass course overall.Submission guidelines
Report is to be submitted via Learn.uq. Only one individual from the group/pair required to upload assessment item.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension will apply to both group members.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Oral VIVA
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 25% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
24/09/2025 -
Schedule will be posted on blackboard.
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L06
Task description
The Oral Viva will take place in Week 9 and will be completed individually via Zoom. Students will be required to discuss their written report with a ‘clinical educator’ and/or parent (examiner), demonstrating their ability to clinically reason and communicate assessment findings.
Please note:
- Attendance and participation in the compulsory practical sessions are integral, as they directly inform the content assessed in the oral viva.
- This viva will be recorded via Zoom. When a student is required to complete an oral or practical assessment item worth 20% or more, the performance will be recorded and retained per Appendix 1. (Assessment Procedure 95)
Additional details and guidance for this assessment task will be available in the Assessment Folder on Learn.UQ.
The Oral Viva will be worth 25% of your overall mark and is completed individually.
Note: This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Must pass assessment to pass course overall.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Please choose ‘In-Semester Exam’ when submitting your exam deferral request.
End of Semester Theory Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
This exam will take place during the end of semester examination period. It will cover content included throughout weeks 6 -13. The exam will be case based, with short answer questions.
Note: This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | One A4 sheet of typed notes, single sided, is permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Professional Behaviour Skills
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
10/10/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L06
Task description
As part of this assessment, each student is required to submit a written reflection demonstrating insight into their professional behaviour during the learning and assessment process.
Additional details and guidance for this assessment task will be available in the Assessment Folder on Learn.UQ.
This is a must-pass assessment item; however, it does not contribute to the overall course grade. Successful completion is required to pass the course.
Note: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Must pass assessment to pass course overall.Submission guidelines
Assessment submitted through Learn.UQ (Blackboard)
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the 'must pass' assessment items. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items (as indicated above). You must pass the Written report AND Prac (fieldwork simulation) and Oral Viva to pass this course overall and , i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Itemsﾠ
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the Written report is eligible for consideration of the resubmission/resit option if the assessment item was completed on time.
After resubmission or resit, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resubmission/resitﾠfor an assessment item and do not submit by/attend onﾠthe scheduled date will not be granted an extension/permitted to reschedule the assessment.
Students will be eligible for a maximum of 1 resubmission or resit option for this course.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0.
Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When the assessment is submitted throughﾠ Blackboard ﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep this email.
When the assessment is submitted through Turnitinﾠ you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox. It is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to submit your assessment items successfully.
Evaluation and Feedback
Feedback is an ongoing process and will be provided to students during learning activities in lectures and tutorials and through assessment. Feedback may come from staff, self, or peers. ﾠStudents whose participation is limited may find that they receive limited ongoing feedback. Students are encouraged to ask for feedback on their performance during learning activities and are welcome to approachﾠstaff for individual feedback or discussion of performance at mutually negotiated times.
Use of AI in Student Placements or assessment with direct client contact
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude) is increasingly used in society. In terms of clinical placements, students are not permitted to use AI unless explicitly indicated by the provider that this use is permitted, and the parameters of use are clear. If these are not explicit, students are expected to consult with their practice educators before implementation to determine the acceptability of generative AI use and ensure that any potential risks associated with the intended use are addressed. AI is not a replacement of, or substitute for, professional reasoning or clinical skills. Human oversight is essential in its use, and to employ generative AI effectively and responsibly, students must understand how AI works, including its functions, data storage methods, and its impact on adherence to professional codes of conduct.
If used on placement, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI, such as clinical notes and reports, and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in clinical practice. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential in placement environments. Students must follow the relevant policies and procedures of their placement provider. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the relevant profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Learn.UQ Community and Course Sites
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences uses the Learning Management System Learn.UQ (Blackboard) for all courses in the BOccThy(Hons). You are expected to log into Learn.UQ daily as this system, along with email, will be the primary way the School communicates with you regarding the program. The Learn.UQ sites are used to provide course-specific announcements, workshop notes, lecture theatre recordings, timetables, manuals for practicals, and placements, example exam papers etc., In some courses, assessment is also required to be submitted electronically via the Learn.UQ course site and your grades/feedback will be provided online (see each ECP and course Learn.UQ site for specific guidance).
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Practical |
Prac Sessions (Weeks 2&3 only) Attendance: Compulsory (2 x 2-hour sessions) Attendance at both practical sessions is compulsory, as they contribute to the 1,000 hours of clinical experience required for graduation and professional registration. During these sessions, students will be introduced to a case study of a young child, which will form the basis for the developmental summary report and oral viva. Students will engage in activities that support the development of key clinical skills, including:
Please note:
Recording of video materials is strictly prohibited. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lectures Lectures will focus on human development within a particular life stage with relevance to occupational performance. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
Wednesday Tutorials Interactive activities to consolidate and apply lecture content. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: