Course coordinator
Dr Wei Qi Koh
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course will provide students with a strong foundation in identifying occupational performance issues & using occupation & the environment to promote participation. It examines the information gathering & service provision stages of the OT process. It also explores occupation as a means & an end & the use of the environment to promote occupational performance & participation.
Occupational therapy’s focus and scope of concern stems from the profession’s interest in human occupation and its capacity to support health and participation in life. Occupational therapists’ expertise lies in their knowledge of occupation and how engaging in occupations can be used as a means and an end to promote health and participation and reduce the effects of disease and disability. This course is designed to develop students’ ability to use occupation-centred practice to work with individuals, groups, organisations and communities, assisting them to find fulfilment through engagement in occupation. Occupation-centred practice also recognises that occupational performance is the result of the dynamic transaction between the person, the occupation and the environment and therefore examines this transaction when investigating and addressing occupational performance issues. In particular, it recognises the role of the environment in supporting and impeding occupational engagement and participation. This course will assist students to examine the environments and contexts of occupational performance, determine their influences on occupational engagement and develop appropriate environmental interventions.
This course addresses the four major components of learning - content (knowledge of details), process (ways of comprehending), skills (practical abilities), and affect (ways of valuing) - in the following ways. Students will be introduced to and guided in their acquisition of knowledge during lectures and by way of reading, reviewing and interacting with selected resources. Comprehension and skills will be developed through discussion and learning activities that will occur during tutorials. The course will provide the opportunity to develop skills in observing and analysing occupational performance and environments and using the environment and occupation to enhance occupational performance. Students will be encouraged to reflect on experiences and activities to enhance their understanding of occupational performance and participation and the impact of the various dimensions of the environment. Students will also be required to engage in independent and self-directed study for the completion of preparation activities, online learning modules and assessment related workﾠthat are associated with knowledge and skill acquisition that are central to the aims of this course.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students should have completed OCTY1105 and OCTY1205 and be familiar with the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy practice as well as the occupational therapy process. They should be acquainted with occupational and activity analysis andﾠdemands. It is also assumed that students are familiar with the various aspects of the environment and understand its role in promoting occupational engagement and participation.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY1203, OCTY1205
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY2101, OCTY7823
Restrictions
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Course contact
Lecturer
Mrs Kathryn Martin
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Dr Wei Qi Koh
Mrs Kathryn Martin
Mrs Briony Bermingham
Ms Clara Chan
Ms Amanda Lacey
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed timetable for the course including all course commitments (preparation activities, lectures, tutorials, fieldwork and assessment etc.)ﾠwill be available via the OCTY2103 Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site - Course Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a strong foundation in identifying occupational performance issues and using occupation and the environment to promote participation. It focuses onﾠﾠthe information gathering (assessment)ﾠand service provision (intervention)ﾠstages of the OT process.ﾠIt also explores occupationﾠas a means and an end and the how theﾠenvironment can be usedﾠto promote occupational performance andﾠparticipation.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Recognise the cultural and contextual diversity of individuals, groups and communities and the implications for occupational practice.
LO2.
Determine areas of occupation that support participation and occupational performance across the lifespan for individuals, communities, organisations and populations.
LO3.
Analyse the nature and causes of occupational performance issues including the role of the environment in supporting or hindering occupational performance and participation.
LO4.
Describe, use, and evaluate appropriate models, frameworks, and modes to support occupational therapy practice in the home, workplace, and community.
LO5.
Use a systematic and reasoned occupational therapy process to assess and develop interventions for common occupational performance issues.
LO6.
Apply effective communication strategies to successfully facilitate occupational therapy clinical practice and convey outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
LO7.
Create team environments that support own and peer/colleague knowledge acquisition and skill development as relevant to occupational therapy practice.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Series Assessment - In Class Quizzes (Online)
|
30% MUST PASS |
1/04/2025 15/04/2025 27/05/2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Performance, Presentation |
Case Study - Case-Based Assignment
|
45% MUST PASS |
Part I: video description of the environment 4/04/2025 2:00 pm Part II: structured written report 2/05/2025 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Field Report - Analysis of Occupation in Context
|
25% MUST PASS |
13/06/2025 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
Series Assessment - In Class Quizzes (Online)
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
1/04/2025
15/04/2025
27/05/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
There will be Three (3) In Class Quizzes conducted during lecture times in Week 6, Week 8, and Week 13. The duration of the each quiz is 50 minutes.
Content focus: The In Class Quiz questions will be focused assessing content associated with online learning modules and associated tutorials (ICF; Indigenous Health; Measuring and Drawing; DOHM; Telehealth; and Workplace risk assessment, risk management and controls). Required responses will be short answer/short essay format.
Students MUST PASS this assessment overall (i.e., achieve 55% of 30 - 16.5%) but DO NOT need to pass every individual/separate quiz.
Alternative Exam Arrangements can be made (and applied to in class quizzes) in specific circumstances. Please see information on circumstances and how to apply at Alternative Exam Arrangements (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/alternative-exam-arrangements). Exam adjustments are separate to a Student Access Plan (Disability). Your SAP does NOT apply to exams. This only covers in-class participation, activities and assessment. If you have approved Alternative Exam Arrangements and you have a course with school-based examinations (e.g., mid-semester exams, in-class quizzes, online quizzes, tutorial exercises etc.) then please advise the course coordinator and examinations of the adjustments and assessments respectively as soon as possible to increase the potential for arrangements to be accommodated.
Deferred exams can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply 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 - Deferring an exam. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Generative AI (ChatGPT) - This assessment task is to be completed in person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Case Study - Case-Based Assignment
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Performance, Presentation
- Weight
- 45% MUST PASS
- Due date
Part I: video description of the environment 4/04/2025 2:00 pm
Part II: structured written report 2/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
Task description
Students will work in small groups (groups of 3 or pairs if necessary) on a Case-Based Assignment which requires them to utilise knowledge and practical skills acquired through this course to address the occupational performance issues of a person with an identified health condition in the home environment. The assignment has three parts; (I) video description of the environment, and (II) structured written report. These parts are submitted over two dates as outline below:
Submission Dates: Part I - Friday 4 April 2025 @ 2:00pm (14:00), Weighting 5%
Part II - Friday 2 May 2025 @ 2:00pm (14:00), Weighting 40%
Professional Behaviour Code
1) Students are expected to be respectful of each other and work collaboratively in a pair (or as a group) and contribute equitably throughout the whole process for assessment items. If difficulties arise within the pair during the conduct of assessment, students are expected to raise and discuss challenges within their pair in the first instance. If a solution and/or compromise cannot be determined, then pair members should contact the course coordinator for mediation support giving due consideration to assessment timelines and due dates.
2) A consent form must be acquired for any photos/video taken of specific individuals/environments as necessary and submitted with the assessment.
3) Please refer to the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Code of Conduct for Occupational Therapists (Particularly - Section 3.4: Confidentiality and Privacy) at https://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Code-of-conduct.aspx for expectations regarding professional behaviour.
The case material, including the task description, marking criteria, and supporting resources, will be available to students via Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Marking and Feedback
Feedback for this case-based assignment assessment will be provided back to students via the relevant assessment platform and final marks for the assignment will be available through grade centre once the marking has been completed.
Extensions can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland.
Generative AI (ChatGPT) - This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
This assignment (both parts) will be submitted online (one per group/pair) by 2:00pm (14:00hrs) on the relevant due dates.
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
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.
Field Report - Analysis of Occupation in Context
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 25% MUST PASS
- Due date
13/06/2025 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
Task description
Students will work in pairs (or groups of 3 if necessary) and undertake independently scheduled fieldwork at worksites that enable them to provide a description of the work actvities and environment (i.e., provide a summary of workplace and activities completed by the worker, physical demands, identified hazards and risks for workers, and relevant workplace health and safety policy) and complete an analysis of a work activity and prepare a field report comprising of two parts including:
Part I - a structured professional report and
Part II - associated short video presentation.
This report/presentation will include 1) an activity and demand analysis, 2) comments on the impact of impairment, 3) identification of hazards and risks for performance of the activity and 4) suggestions of controls for the identified hazards.
The final submission of this field report is due on Friday, 13 June 2024 @ 2:00pm (14:00hrs).
Professional Behaviour Code
1) Students are expected to be respectful at all times when in contact with the worksite and all associated consumers/employees and to treat all collected information and material with the privacy and confidentiality that would be expected by OT clinical practice (i.e. all notes, recordings, assessment forms etc. should be stored securely and not shared with anyone outside the OCTY2103 course).
2) Students are also expected to be respectful of each other and work collaboratively in their pair (or group of 3 as necessary) and contribute equitably throughout the whole process for assessment items. If difficulties arise within the pair during the conduct of assessment, students are expected to raise and discuss challenges within their pair in the first instance. If a solution and/or compromise cannot be determined, then pair members should contact the course coordinator for mediation support giving due consideration to assessment timelines and due dates.
3) A consent form must be acquired for any photos/video taken of specific individuals/environments as necessary and submitted with the assessment.
4) Please refer to the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Code of Conduct for Occupational Therapists (Particularly - Section 3.4: Confidentiality and Privacy) at https://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Code-of-conduct.aspx for expectations regarding professional behaviour.
The details for this assessment, including the task description, marking criteria, and supporting resources, will be available to students via Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Marking and Feedback
Feedback for this field report assessment will be provided back to students via the relevant assessment platform and final marks for the assignment will be available through grade centre once the marking has been completed.
Extensions can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
This assignment will be submitted online by 2:00pm (14:00hrs) on the relevant due date.
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
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.
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 fromﾠall assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage fromﾠall assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage fromﾠall assessment of 45 - 54%.ﾠ A grade of 3 willﾠbe awarded to a studentﾠwho achieves 55% or higher but who do not pass the 'must pass' assessment itemsﾠnoted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 55 - 64%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 65ﾠ- 74%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 75 - 84%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessment of 85 - 100%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as 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. You must pass ALL items to pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed.
The Case Study - Case-Based Assignment and the Field Report - Analysis of Occupation in Context are completed in pairs (or groups of 3 if necessary) and the In Class Quizzes will be completed individually.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Resubmission/Resit of assessment items
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 Case Study - Case-Based Assignment and Field Report - Analysis of Occupation in Context are eligible for consideration of the resubmission option if the assessment item was submitted on time. A resubmission option is not available for the In Class Quizzes.
After resubmission, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resubmission for an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be granted an extension.
Students will be eligible for a maximum of ONE 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 - https://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 assessment is submitted through Blackboard you 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 assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receipt from your Assignment 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: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Submitting assessment in Inspera
Inspera Assessment will be used in the In Class Quizzes in OCTY2103 - Promoting Participation through Occupation & the Environment. The assessment item(s) will include an invigilated on-campus and digital assessment and students in this course will complete/submit these assessments using their own device. Details about Inspera Assessment including an introduction to Inspera functionality and where to go for support are available at: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/assessments-inspera. Further information will be provided in the Blackboard site for this course, and practice opportunities will be available throughout the semester.
Due times for assessment items
Please note: All assessment items are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard time. If you are not in Queensland, please ensure you take any time differences into account.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Learn.UQ - Communityﾠand Course Sites
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences uses the Learning Management System Learn.UQ (https://learn.uq.edu.au) for all courses in the BOccThy. You are expected to login to Learn.UQ daily as this system, along with email, will be the primary way the school communicates with you regarding the program. ﾠThe Learn.UQ course sites are used to provide course-specific announcements, lecture notes, lecture theatre recordings, timetables, manuals for practicals, tutorials and placements, sample 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).ﾠﾠﾠ
Other Learning Resources for OCTY2103
1. Australian Standards - Document can be:
a) Accessed online via SAI Global on-line premium (formerly Australian standards online) through the UQ Library database system.
OR
b) Purchased via Standards Australia by phoning 1300 65 46 46 (8.00am - 8.00pm Eastern Time, Mon-Fri) or emailing sales@standards.com.au to place an order. Further information is also available on their website: http://www.standards.com.au/.ﾠ
2. Ask NED (National Equipment Database)
The National Equipment Database (NED) can be accessed directly through the "Ask NED" website - https://askned.com.au/catalog. A direct link to this site is provided on the OCTY2103ﾠLearn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
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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Fieldwork |
Fieldwork 2 - Worksite Visit Worksite visit. To be independently scheduled in Week 12 or Week 13. |
Multiple weeks |
Not Timetabled |
Preparation Activities Preparation activities comprising of readings, videos, and other activities (including online modules outlined above) consistent with topic requirements will be provided on Learn.UQ (Blackboard) and/or other learning platforms as required. |
Not Timetabled |
Online Learning Modules Students are required to complete online learning modules which are scaffolded and accommodated across the program, covering topics including: |
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Fieldwork |
Fieldwork 1 - Analysis of Environment Students will participate in fieldwork on two occasions where they will (i) interview an older person in their home and (ii) observe a workplace of their choosing, with preparation support in class. Following this fieldwork students will (i) submit complete a reflection as part of relevant in class quiz (home) and (ii) submit a field report (work). |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lectures Lectures are conducted face-to-face on the St Lucia Campus on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm and/or 1pm-2pm as per the course timetable. The lectures provide content that will be assumed knowledge for the proceeding tutorials. |
Tutorial |
Tutorials Tutorials run on Thursdays from 11:30am-2:30pm. All students will attend 1 tutorial each week. Each tutorial will last 1.5 hours. Tutorials provide additional information and practical application of the lecture/online module material designed to develop skills required to meet professional competency standards. |
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 - 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: