Unit of Study OCCU2006 Home and Community Occupations (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

OCCU2013 - Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice AND OCCU1002 - Personal Care Occupations

Unit description

This unit explores the concepts of “home” and “community” with respect to the effects of physical, cognitive and psychosocial dysfunction. Environmental constraints on occupational performance within the home and community are also explored. Students will examine concepts of occupational therapy assessment including the accessibility of home and public environments. Students will develop an understanding of culturally appropriate interventions, including the use of home modifications, assistive devices and technology.

Unit content

Occupational justice
Community occupations
Home modifications – technical skills
Home occupations 1
Home occupations 2
Case application

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term3	Term3
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

apply theoretical models to assess the impact of home and community environments on occupational performance

use relevant theoretical frameworks and legislations to recommend appropriate strategies to address occupational performance issues

promote participation in occupations and advocate for occupational justice for clients within the home and community

demonstrate professional skills, communication and cultural responsiveness required for occupational therapy practice within the home and community

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Laboratory 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	60%
Presentation	40%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Laboratory 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	60%
Presentation	40%

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Fee information

Domestic

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