Outline

Overview

Some youth and adults experience challenges when engaging in productive (work and volunteer) activities. Occupational therapy can help to enhance and restore performance, and maintain participation in remunerative employment and related activities. Integrating an understanding of organisational systems with client-centred practice, students will develop the assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote participation in economic and civic activities. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy within employment and related contexts? How do I promote a person's productivity, given the complex demands of work activities, an individual's capacities, and opportunities available within the environment?

Unit details and rules

Unit code	OCCP3077
Academic unit	Participation Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jo Lewis, jo.lewis@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Jo Lewis, jo.lewis@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Online task	Weekly online short answer Online quiz	20%	-	300 words each
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam (Take-home extended release)	Take home exam Take home exam	40%	Formal exam period	48 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Workplace assessment report Written assessment	40%	Week 07 Due date: 24 Sep 2021 at 23:59	3000-4000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type E final exam ?

Assessment summary

Workplace assessment report: Students will conduct a workplace assessment and write up a summary of the findings in a workplace assessment report in pairs.
Weekly online short answer: From Week 1-5, there will be short answer questions that need to be answered and submitted following lectures/readings. Two (2) will be randomly marked.
Take home exam: Students will be provided with a 2 hour case study based, open book exam. They will have 48 hours to complete the exam on a set date during the formal exam period.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Work in society; 2. General Legislation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 01	Models of Practice in Workplace Rehabilitation	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Workers Compensation; 2. Workplace Rehabilitation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Assessment of Person	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Workplace Assessment; 2. Task Analysis	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Assessment of Occupation	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	1. Workplace Assessment Risk Factors - Psychosocial; 2. Workplace Assessment Risk Factors - Physical	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Assessment of Environment	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	1. Workplace Interventions - Psychosocial; 2. Workplace Interventions - Physical	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Interventions - Occupation and Environment Focused	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Problem Identification and Report Writing	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Interventions - Person Focused	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Workforce Participation: Support Systems, Values and Motivations	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 09	Workforce Participation: Exploring and Choosing Work Options 1	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 10	Workforce Participation: Exploring and Choosing Work Options 2	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Workforce Participation: Finding Work	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 12	Workforce Participation: Starting a new job	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 13	Workforce Participation: Keeping a job	Seminar (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials. Tutorial attendance will be recorded. 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

For the first module on workplace rehabilitation, a Handbook will be produced and access provided online. The Handbook will contain weekly readings for both lectures and tutorials. In previous years, this has been a paper based handbook which students have found extremely helpful to support their learning. Advice will be given each week regarding the sections of the Handbook required for each weekly class. Additional resources will be provided on Canvas, together with lecture and tutorial notes. Readings for the second module on vocational rehabilitation will be provided each week on the Canvas page.

There are no prescribed text books for this subject. However, some key references for this unit are listed below:

Braveman, B. & Page, J. (Eds.).(2012). Work: Promoting Participation & Productivity Through Occupational Therapy. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
Jacobs, K. (Ed.). (2008). Ergonomics for therapists (3rd ed.). Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
King, P. and Olsen, D. (2014). Work. In B. Boyt Schell, G. Gillen and M. Scaffa (Eds.). Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy (pp 678 – 696)
O’Hallaran, D. And Innes, E. (2005). Understanding work in society.In G. Whiteford and V.Wright St.Clair (eds.). Occupation and practice in context (pp. 299 – 316). Sydney: Elsevier
James, C. (2011).Occupation analysis and occupational rehabilitation.In L. Mackenzie and G. O’Toole (eds.). Occupational Analysis in Practice (1st ed.). (pp 232 - 245).

Key Websites include:

State Insurance Regulatory Authority (Workers Compensation) https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/insurance-coverage/workers-compensation-insurance
State Insurance Regulatory Authority (Motor Accidents) https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/claiming-compensation/motor-accidents-injury-claims
icare (Insurance care) NSW https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au
Safe Work NSW https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/
Safe Work Australia https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/
Australian Government Department of Human Services https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/topics/disability-employment-services/51421
Australian Government Job Active https://www.employment.gov.au/jobactive
Australian Government Job Access https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/

All State and Territory government websites have good work, health and safety, as well as workplace rehabilitation information, that are specific to that State or Territory.

Learning outcomes

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. Understand the range and variation in personal values that effect a person’s engagement in productivity.
LO2. Assess the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors of the person, occupation, and environment, which may impact on participation in productive occupations.
LO3. Appraise intervention strategies used to assist people with finding, returning to, or maintaining meaningful employment.
LO4. Synthesise policies and procedures applicable to different vocational and workplace rehabilitation contexts.
LO5. Compare and contrast the occupational therapists role in various settings (public/non-compensable versus private/compensable rehabilitation).

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
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.17. Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients. 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively 4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise 1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts 1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice 1.17. Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients. 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context 4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies 4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian 4.9. Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making 4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice 1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice. 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making 3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment 4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice 1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making 3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment 4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.

Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1		Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.10		Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise
1.11		Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts
1.13		Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.14		Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.15		Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice
1.17		Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients.
1.2		Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.3		Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships
1.4		Recognises and manages conflicts of interest in all client and professional relationships
1.5		Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups
1.7		Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.8		Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice
1.9		Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice
2.1		Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.10		Maintains digital literacy for practice.
2.2		Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.3		Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.5		Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting
2.8		Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
2.9		Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and
3.1		Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
3.12		Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.13		Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and
3.2		Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals
3.3		Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals
3.4		Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals
3.5		Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.7		Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
3.8		Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
4.1		Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively
4.11		Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.2		Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
4.4		Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
4.5		Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
4.7		Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
4.8		Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others
4.9		Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others

Responding to student feedback

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

No major changes have been made to this unit since it was last offered.

Additional information

This unit of study may require you to attend a teaching activity timetabled in teaching venues installed with the University’s Clinical Recording and Observation System (CROS) in the Susan Wakil Health Building. Students should be aware of the privacy and information management implications of this system. For more information, please refer to the University’s Privacy Statement.

Student Administration Manual on the Faculty of Health Sciences

Site visit guidelines

Site visits will be organized 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 subject 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 assessment.

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Required readings

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Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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OCCP3077: Occupational Performance: Productivity

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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