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Supervisor Training

Training course to become accredited as an AHPRA board approved supervisor
  • Level: Beginner
  • Duration:  8-10 hours 
  • Video Time:  Nil
  • Author: Dr Amy Talbot
  • Learners: Psychologists

Eligibility Criteria

You are encouraged to carefully consult the PsyBA Supervisor Training requirements prior to enrolling in this course.

  • You can enrol in and commence the full training program once you have held general registration (or equivalent overseas registration) for at least 2.5 years (or equivalent overseas registration or licensure). This is because before applying to become a Board-approved supervisor you will need to have held general registration for at least 3 years.  
  • In order to be a principal supervisor of a psychologist in a registrar program you will need to hold an endorsement in the relevant area of practice for at least two years.

What is Board-approved Supervisor Training?

Psychologists who wish to provide supervision to provisional psychologists, registrars and higher degree placement students, must complete the required training to be a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)-approved supervisor. This training consists of three components completed sequentially (Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3). Once all three components are successfully completed, participants can apply to be accredited as a PsyBA approved supervisor, effective for 5 years.

The 3-part training involves;

Part 1 Knowledge Assessment

This is a self-directed learning component delivered online. The online learning component is broken up into 6 modules which map on to the 6 core competencies for supervision. Part 1 involves 8-10 hours of preparatory readings and reflections which are a prerequisite for the Part 2 in-person workshops. Key information about the knowledge and skills involved in evidence-based supervision are covered, as well as the relevant ethical and professional Board codes and policies and procedure for the different supervision programs offered in Australia. Participants must pass a knowledge assessment quiz to move on to part 2.

Part 2 Skills Training Workshop

The skills training workshop is an extension of Part 1 aimed at integrating knowledge with practical skills. Part 2 is focused on the development of supervision skills applicable to all supervisee pathways, including practical skills for evaluating competencies and developing reflective supervision practice.The skills training will comprise 12 hours of direct training over a two-day workshop, focused on integrating knowledge and practice. The training will focus on live practice of supervision skills, immediate trainer and peer feedback, and peer interaction and sharing of experience. In vivo demonstrations and roles plays are used to consolidate learning and build participants confidence to apply supervision skills.

Part 3 Competency-based assessment and evaluation

Part 3 requires the submission of an electronic video recording of an example supervision session and an accompanying analysis of the session demonstrating the 6 supervisor competencies and a reflective response (maximum 1500-word critique analyzing how you have met the core competencies and what could have been improved on or done differently).
Participants are assessed on their demonstration of supervisor competencies and provided a pass or fail grade and feedback.

Psychologists wishing to maintain their supervisor approval are required to refresh their training every five years by completing at least one Board-approved masterclass. A masterclass is a competency-based training workshop recquiring at least six hours of direct/live training.

Venue Information

As Part 2 is an online workshop, delivered live, you can complete the workshop from any location where you have access to a computer and a strong internet signal. The workshop will be delivered via Zoom and participants will be sent a url to join the training as well as information on trouble shooting technical issues, prior to workshop commencement. As the workshop has a strong practical focus live attendance is required (i.e., watching recordings is not a suitable substitute for live attendance).

  • Event time: 
    Sept 16, 2024 – 9:30am – 4:30pm and
    Sept 17, 2024 – 9:30am – 4:30pm
    Times listed are in AEST.

How to Register

Click on the Enroll button at the top section and complete the online registration form and submit payment to secure your booking. Due to the workshop structure numbers are limited to 20 so early registration is recommended.
  • Pricing $1400 including GST
  • Early Bird $1100 including GST
*Early Bird Registration is available until 5th August 2024*
Costs including GST for each individual part if you wish to purchase separately:
  • Full training part one: knowledge assessment                    $300 
  • Full training part two: skills training                                        $850 
  • Full training part three: competency-based evaluation    $480 

Presenter Bio 

Dr Amy Talbot

Dr Amy Talbot is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the provision of training and clinical supervision. Amy firmly believes that clinical supervision is a focused area of practice. Just as working with specific client groups or within specific therapeutic modalities requires focused training and professional development, Amy has focused the last 5 years of her practice on her personal and professional development as a supervisor. Amy has had the privilege of supporting hundreds of individual clinicians nationwide in supervision, coaching and mentoring, as well as providing supervision to multiple teams in community, non-government and educational settings. She has also taught in the psychology programs across 5 NSW tertiary education institutions.
For more information about the presenter, you can read their full bio here.

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