Outline

Overview

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. 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, task analysis plus injury prevention and management of work-related injuries, as well as strategies to enhance, restore, or maintain performance to participate in remunerative employment. Students will develop their communication and report writing skills, needed to negotiate and collaborate with other health professionals and stakeholders in this area of practice, with a focus on clinical reasoning and justification in decision making. This unit includes learning activities that will contribute to practice education hours.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Participation Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	OCCP5208
Corequisites ?	OCCP5253
Prohibitions ?	OCCP5246
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Carole James, carole.james@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 22 August 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
In-class quiz	In-class quiz In-class quiz based on content covered in Week 1 and 2	20%	Week 03 Due date: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:00	60 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Group report Group written report - Complete a Workplace / job demands assessment in pairs and write up findings into a Report.	50%	Week 04 Due date: 31 Aug 2025 at 23:00	10 x A4 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written exam ?	Final exam Written Exam based on content in week 3,4 5 and 6	30%	Week 06 Due date: 11 Sep 2025 at 14:00	1 hour	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

In class quiz: MCQ and short answer questions covering information covered in Weeks 1 and 2.

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

Final Exam: A final written exam will be conducted in Week 6.

Detailed information for each assessment will be provided on CANVAS.

Assessment criteria

Result 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	The learning outcomes of the unit of study have not been met to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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 University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 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. 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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction/ Work in Society/ Legislation & Models of Practice	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 01	Assessment of Person	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 02	Task analysis	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 02	Workplace Assessment	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 03	In class test/ Workplace Ax reporting	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 03	Workplace Assessment	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 04	Ergonomics and Workstation Assessment	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 04	Ergonomics – Workplace design and work organisation	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 05	Occupational Rehab and SDs	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 05	Occupational Rehab and SDs	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 06	Occupational Rehab and SDs	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 06	Final In Class Exam	Workshop (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students are expected to attend all workshops. Students must attend 80% of sessions as per the university attendance guidance.

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 details of readings and resources will be provided on CANVAS

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Describe the causes, prevention, and management of work-related injury and illness within an Australian context.
LO2. Analyse the impact of physical, psychosocial and cognitive dysfunction on performance in productivity occupations
LO3. Describe the role of occupational therapists within key WHS, workers' compensation and other relevant legislation and regulations related to the responsibilities and entitlements of employers, employees, and the general public with a particular focus on rehabilitation and re-training.
LO4. Apply assessment and intervention strategies appropriate to occupational performance in productivity occupations.
LO5. Develop professional communication, negotiation and report writing skills to foster relationships with clients, health professionals and other stakeholders.
LO6. Develop a greater understanding of the role of the occupational therapist in primary, secondary, and tertiary rehabilitation within the workplace.

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

Responding to student feedback

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

This is the first offering of this unit of study.

Additional information

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 during the workshops.

Work, health and safety

This unit includes 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 the workshops before you do the workplace assessment.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

OCCP5261: Work and Occupational Rehabilitation

Semester 2a, 2025 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links