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Information for Fieldwork 3 (Year 2)


Placement Aims

Fieldwork Placement 3 (Year Two) BT611002     

30hrs onsite and 5hrs study per week for 8 weeks

Total learning hours- 300 (20 hours class-based)

This course enables ākonga to apply specific whakaora ngangahau | occupational therapy skills and knowledge within the practice setting and demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours and attitudes.

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

  1. Justify the role of the whakaora ngangahau | occupational therapy practice within the local context using evidence-informed practice.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to practice whakaora ngangahau |occupational therapy at an *adequate 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: 
  • Placement: 28th September 2026 - 20th November 2026
  • Midway assessment: 23rd October 2026
  • Final assessment: Friday 20th November 2026
  • Completed Assessment Form emailed by the supervisor to otfieldwork@op.ac.nz by Wednesday 25th November 2026

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