Information for Fieldwork 1 (Year 1)

Placement Aims

Fieldwork Placement 1 (Year One) BT510002   

30hrs onsite and 5hrs study per week for 4 weeks

Total learning hours- 150 (10 hours class-based)                               

This course enables ākonga | learners to explore the role of the kaiwhakaora ngangahau| occupational therapist in placement setting(s) and demonstrate emerging professional skills, behaviours, and attitudes.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

1. Discuss the role of the kaiwhakaora ngangahau|occupational therapist and whakaora ngangahau | occupational therapy within the local context.
2. Demonstrate the ability to practice whakaora ngangahau |occupational therapy at an emergent level* across identified areas of competence within the placement(s) setting.

Key Information

PLEASE NOTE: the dates below will vary if you have offered a delayed start

• Allocation notification to supervisors: Confirmation will be provided in 2026
• Start date: Monday 8 June - Friday 3 July
• Midway assessment: Confirmation will be provided in 2026
• Final assessment: Confirmation will be provided in 2026
• Email completed assessment to otfieldwork@op.ac.nz by: Confirmation will be provided in 2026

Important Documents

• Assessment Guide
• Assessment Form
• Fieldwork Manual

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