Information for Fieldwork 1 (Year 1)


Placement Aims

Fieldwork Placement 1 (Year One) BT510002   35 on-site hours per week for 4 weeks

Total learning hours- 150

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: TBC
  • Start date: Monday 02 June
  • Midway assessment: Week beginning 09 June
  • Final assessment: By Friday 27 July
  • Email completed assessment to otfieldwork@op.ac.nz by 02 July

Important Documents

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