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OCCP4101: Work Occupations

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Productivity is identified by most people as a major life role. Occupational therapists provide assessments and interventions to enable individuals to participate in work roles safely and competently. By integrating an understanding of legislation, and organisational systems, students will learn how to deliver occupational therapy services within various compensation schemes and employment contexts. This includes workplace and functional assessment, injury prevention and management of work-related injuries, as well as strategies to enhance, restore, or maintain performance to participate in remunerative employment. There is a strong client and customer communication focus, with an emphasis on working with other health professionals, negotiation and collaboration skills as well as report writing. This unit includes learning activities that will contribute to practice education hours.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Participation Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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OCCP1105 and OCCP1106 and OCCP2105 and OCCP3105
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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OCCP3077
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Carole James, carole.james@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Carole James, carole.james@sydney.edu.au
Jo Lewis, jo.lewis@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Creative assessment / demonstration Oral Assessment
workplace assessment case based discussion and evaluation.
30% Formal exam period 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Tutorial quiz In Class quiz
In-class quiz based on weeks 1-4 content
20% Week 05
Due date: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:00
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment group assignment Workplace assessment and Report
Workplace assessment and findings written into a Report.
50% Week 10
Due date: 05 May 2024 at 23:00

Closing date: 05 May 2024
3000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

In class quiz: MCQ and short answer questions covering information covered in Weeks 1-4.

Workplace assessment report: students will conduct a workplace assessment and write up a summary of the findings in pairs.

Oral assessment: Students will individually participate in a case based discussion and evaluation based upon the workplace assessment completed.

Detailed information for each assessment  will be provided on CANVAS.

Assessment criteria

Grade name Mark Range Description
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding standard indicating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an outstanding level of academic achievement; mastery of skills and achievement of all assessment objectives.
Distinction 75-84 Excellent standard indicating a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a very high level of academic ability; sound development of skills and achievement of all assessment objectives
Credit 65-74 Good standard indicating a high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a high level of academic achievement; reasonable development of skills and achievement of all learning outcomes.
Pass 50-64 Satisfactory standard indicating an adequate knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an adequate level of academic achievement; satisfactory development of skills and achievement of all learning outcomes.
Fail 0-49 Failure to satisfactorily achieve the learning outcomes of the unit.

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

The Assessment Procedures 2011 provide that any written work submitted after 11:59pm on the due date will be penalised by 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date. If the assessment is submitted more than ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded. However, a unit of study may prohibit late submission or exclude late penalties only if expressly stated below. Group assessments must be submitted on or before the due date.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Work and Work in Society. Legislation and Models of Practice Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 02 Assessment of person: Initial assessment and assessment tools Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 03 Assessment of Person: Functional Capacity Evaluation Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 04 Assessment of Occupation: Task Analysis and Physical Risk factors Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 05 In Class Quiz Assessment of Environment: Workplace Assessment Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 06 Communication, Documentation and Report writing Workplace Assessment Report writing and preparation Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 07 Workplace, workstation design and work organisation Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 08 Occupational Rehabilitation and return to work Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Work Injury Management; Occupational rehabilitation; Work, Health and Safety. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 CTP and Lifetime Care ADL and Domestic assessment Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 11 Vocational Rehabilitation: specific health/disability conditions Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Vocational Rehabilitation: Specific health/ disability conditions. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 Vocational Rehabilitation: Specific health/ disability conditions Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials. Students must attend at least 80% of tutorials to pass this unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

There is no prescribed text for this unit, however a list of readings and resources will be provided on CANVAS.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Examine the range and variation in personal value that affect a person's engagement in productivity.
  • LO2. Assess the biomechanical, sensory-motor, cognitive, interpersonal and intrapersonal capacities of the person and occupation as well as barriers and enablers in the environment which may impact participation in productive occupations.
  • LO3. Choose intervention strategies to prevent work injuries or assist people with exploring, choosing, finding, returning or maintaining employment.
  • LO4. Compare and contrast policies and procedures on the role of occupational therapy in different schemes in regards to vocational and occupational rehabilitation contexts.
  • LO5. Develop professional communication, negotiation and report writing skills to foster relationships with clients, health professionals and other stakeholders.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is a new unit of study, being offered for the first time in Semester 1, 2024.

Site visit guidelines

Site visits will be organised and conducted in a time agreeable to you and the workplace. Guidelines about the visit will be provided as part of the assessment and in tutorials

Work, health and safety

This unit involves a field/site visit to a workplace of your choice as part of the assessment. You will be provided with more specific information about WHS requirements during tutorials before you do the workplace assessment.

Disclaimer

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