Unit of Study OCCU6010 Master of Occupational Therapy Work Integrated Learning III (2027)

Unit description

This capstone unit provides students with their final work integrated learning experience, consolidating knowledge and skills for entry-level occupational therapy practice. Over 10 weeks, students will demonstrate competence across all SPEF-R2 domains. Placements will occur in remote and metropolitan locations across Australia, enabling students to manage complex caseloads, apply evidence-informed interventions, and advocate for occupational justice and participation within diverse practice settings. Successful completion of this unit requires passing the SPEF-R2 assessment, confirming readiness for professional registration and practice.

Unit content

Students will complete an online module and workshop prior to commencing their work integrated learning experience. This initial learning will address work readiness and support students to prepare for the expectations related to their external placement. The work integrated learning experience will enable students to further develop professional knowledge and skills as articulated in the SPEF-R2 (Student Practice Evaluation Form – Revised 2). These include:

• Professional behaviour
• Self-management skills
• Co-worker communication
• Communication skills
• Documentation
• Information gathering
• Service provision
• Service evaluation

During the external learning experience, students will attend two online workshops which will explore application of learning and skill development specific to their work integrated learning experiences. Students will attend a final online workshop to debrief on the external learning experience.