Enabling Occupation through Environmental Adaptation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
OCCU 2004
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Course ID
204430
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jocelyn Kernot
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop entry-level ability for conducting environmental assessments and for providing intervention through environmental manipulation. Principles, techniques, legislative and relevant governance requirements for the application of universal access, assistive technology and environmental modifications to facilitate occupational performance. Principles and techniques to assess environmental dimensions of a person's environment and recommend equipment and modification to facilitate occupational performance. Occupational impact of a range of conditions including spinal cord injury, amputation, developmental delay, sensory processing deficits, multiple severe disabilities and the clinical reasoning process underpinning assessment and intervention within the Occupational Performance Model.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the influence of the social, cultural, institutional and physical environments in enabling occupational performance.
  • Conduct environmental observation and assessments for people with a range of occupational barriers.
  • Articulate appropriate clinical reasoning to support intervention recommendations.
  • Describe the occupational impact of a range of conditions.
  • Apply knowledge regarding equipment prescription, home modifications, assistive technology and sensory processing to enable participation in self care, play and leisure occupations.
  • Design an intervention strategy using environmental manipulation as a key enabling agent.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22665
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 110
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East ,
8 May - 8 May Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 22666
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 16 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
4 May - 7 May Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
14 May - 14 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B5-09
18 May - 4 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
Class number
Class number 22667
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 16 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
4 May - 7 May Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
14 May - 14 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B5-09
18 May - 4 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
Class number
Class number 22668
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 16 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
4 May - 7 May Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
14 May - 14 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B5-09
18 May - 4 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
Class number
Class number 22669
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 16 Apr Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
4 May - 7 May Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
14 May - 14 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B5-09
18 May - 4 Jun Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
Class number
Class number 22670
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 16 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
4 May - 7 May Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
14 May - 14 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B5-09
18 May - 4 Jun Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of OCCU1002 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice/OCCU1003 Occupational Therapy Practice in Hospital Settings

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB2043 Enabling Occupation through Environmental Adaptation at the University of South Australia

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