Information for Fieldwork 3 (Year 2)

30 on-site hours and 5 study hours per week for 8 weeks (280 hours)

Placement Aims

This course enables learners to apply specific occupational therapy skills and knowledge within the practice setting and demonstrate adequate professional behaviours and attitudes.

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

1. Justify occupational therapy practice within the local context using evidence-informed practice.
2. Demonstrate the ability to practice occupational therapy at an adequate level across identified areas of competence within the placement(s) setting.

Key information

• Allocation notification to supervisors: Week beginning 21 August.
• Placement: Monday 25 September – Friday 17 November.
• Midway assessment: Week beginning 16 October.
• Final assessment: By Friday 17 November.
• Completed Assessment Form emailed by the supervisor to otfieldwork@op.ac.nz by Wednesday 22 November.

Podcasts

• Otago Polytechnic podcast for first time supervisors
• Otago Polytechnic podcast for experienced supervisors

Important Documents

1. Assessment Guide (working document)

• Assessment Guide

2. Assessment Form

• Assessment Form 

3. Fieldwork Manual

• Fieldwork Manual 2023