PPAC-76
Final assessment of competence
Profession: Psychology
The purpose of this form is to assist the supervisor and the Board to confirm that the provisional psychologist has attained the core competencies
required for general registration.
This form is to be completed by the principal supervisor when he or she is satisfied that the provisional psychologist has successfully completed
the 4+2 Internship Program.
The provisional psychologist must have undertaken the 4+2 Internship Program over a minimum of 88 weeks with a minimum of 3000 hours of
supervised practice, including:
• 1000 hours of direct client contact
• 160 hours of supervision, and
• 120 hours of professional development.
The provisional psychologist must also have:
• passed the national psychology examination, and
• submitted at least four* case reports/case studies to the Board for review and which have been confirmed as satisfactory by the Board.
* Under transition arrangements provisional psychologists who had an approved SPPR-76 in place on 1 May 2016 are only required to have three
case studies/case reports confirmed as satisfactory by the Board.
The form must be submitted to the Board with an application form for general registration (AGEN-76).
Provisional psychologist's details
Name
Registration number
P S Y
Principal supervisor's details
Name
Registration number
P S Y
What was the date your current internship plan (SPPR-76) was approved by the Board?
Date internship plan approved by the Board
Current approved workplace(s)
Previous approved workplace(s)
Effective from: 2 May 2016
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SECTION A: Reporting of hours
1.
SUPERVISION HOURS
From
To
This period
Cumulative
This period
Cumulative
This period
Cumulative
What are the dates of the current reporting period?
(that is, the date from the end of your last reporting period until the date of this assessment)
1.1
How many hours of the internship has the supervisee completed?
Hours of direct client contact
(e.g. direct contact with clients performing specific tasks of psychological assessment,
psychological intervention and/or prevention)
1.2
Hours of client-related activity (excluding supervision and professional development)
(e.g. activities necessary to support the delivery of high quality services to clients including
reading and researching, problem formulation and diagnosis, case consultation, formal and
information reporting)
1.3
Hours of supervision:
• Principal supervisor – individual supervision
• Secondary supervisor/s – individual supervision
• Group supervision
1.4
Hours of professional development
TOTAL HOURS
2.
FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING SUPERVISION
2.1
Number of direct observations by supervisor of supervisee’s training in psychological
assessment and diagnosis (minimum 2 sessions every six months)
2.2
Number of direct observations by supervisor of supervisee’s training in intervention
strategies (minimum 2 sessions every six months)
2.3
Number of hours of alternative methods of supervision, e.g. telephone (only where prior
Board approval has been granted)
3.
How many hours of supervised practice have been completed in the following age ranges (in the internship in total, not only
in this reporting period)?
Children/adolescents
hours (minimum 770 over the course of the internship)
Adults/older adults
hours (minimum 770 over the course of the internship)
The hours reported above are a true and accurate reflection of what the provisional psychologist has completed during their internship.
Provisional psychologist name
Principal supervisor signature
Effective from: 2 May 2016
Date
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SECTION B: Case studies
Under transition arrangements, provisional psychologists who had an approved SPPR-76 in place on 1 May 2016 are required to have three case
studies confirmed as satisfactory by the Board. This is instead of the four case reports stated in the General registration standard.
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has submitted to me six case studies written according to the requirements set out in
the Guidelines for 4+2 Internship programs.
The case studies demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence.
How many case studies have been submitted to the Board?
cases
How many case studies have been assessed as satisfactory by the Board?
cases
SECTION C: Reporting on competence
COMPETENCE 1: Knowledge of the discipline
Guidelines reference:
Assessment Tasks:
1.1
Supervisor's knowledge of the provisional psychologist's practice
1.2
Supervisor's evaluation of six target problems
section 6.3
Knowledge of the
discipline
This competency includes knowledge of psychological theories and models, empirical evidence of the theories and models and major methods of
psychological inquiry.
In each assessment task the provisional psychologist must demonstrate to the supervisor a sufficiently broad knowledge of theories and models
from the core subject areas listed below, and an understanding of how these theories and models assist with investigating, describing,
explaining, predicting and modifying target problems.
1.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following core subject areas:
Training objective
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Lifespan and developmental psychology
Basic psychological processes (cognitive processes, perceptual, emotional)
Intercultural and indigenous psychology
History of psychology and its theories
Abnormal psychology/atypical reactions and behaviours
Personality theories
Learning theories
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Training objective
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Psychometrics and test construction
Group dynamics
Social and family systems
Diagnostic systems
Evaluation and application of research methodology
Social psychology
Evidence based psychological interventions
1.2
Target problems
Training objective
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has presented me with a brief analysis of at least six target problems.
S/he is able to identify:
• the presenting problem/target situation
• core subject areas relevant to target situation
• theories relevant to target situation, and
• intervention/outcomes.
COMPETENCE 2: Psychological assessment and measurement
Guidelines reference:
Assessment Tasks:
2.1
Supervisor’s knowledge and direct observation of the provisional psychologist’s practice
2.2
Supervisor's evaluation of six case studies, and Board assessment of three of the case studies as satisfactory
during the internship program - as per section B above (refer to case study requirements in the Guidelines).
section 6.3
Psychological
assessment and
measurement
The objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist demonstrating skills and knowledge in conducting systematic
psychological assessments (including observation, interview and psychological testing) and applying this knowledge to problem formulation. The
objectives also include demonstrating skill in writing informed, succinct, valid and well organised psychological reports.
2.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives:
Training objectives - assessment
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Ability to undertake mental status examination
Risk assessment of harm to self or others
Micro counseling skills
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Supervisor’s initials
Training objectives - assessment
competency demonstrated
Interviewing:
Experience in three or more of the following (select relevant techniques):
structured interview
clinical interview for diagnostic purposes
unstructured interview
individual interviews
selection interview
group-based interviews
survey interview
Systematic behavioural observation including:
• naturalistic observation
• clinical observation, and
• observation of individuals or groups.
Psychometric tests:
• issues of selection
• reliability
• validity
• standardisation and appropriate use, and
• limitations.
The current version of an individually administered adult or child test of intelligence (some examples of appropriate
tests include WISC, WAIS, WPPSI, Stanford-Binet, Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test, Kaufman
Assessment Battery for Children, Differential Ability Scales).
Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each.
Name and version of the test administered:
Number of times administered and interpreted:
Number of reports written:
The current version of at least one major standardised test of personality (some examples of appropriate tests
include 16PF, MMPI, Rorschach, CPI, OMNI, NEO).
Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each.
Name and version of the test administered:
Number of times administered and interpreted:
Number of reports written:
The current version of at least one specialised memory assessment (e.g. Wechsler Memory Scale, Wide Range
Assessment of Memory and Learning).
Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each.
Name and version of the test administered:
Number of times administered and interpreted:
Effective from: 2 May 2016
Number of reports written:
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In addition to the mandatory categories of testing detailed above, a provisional psychologist must also gain
experience in the current versions of at least two different tests in at least two of the subdivisions listed in
Appendix B of the Guidelines (i.e. at least four tests in total).
Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each.
TESTING CATEGORY 1
Name and version of the first test administered:
Number of times administered and interpreted:
Number of reports written (if relevant):
Name and version of the second test administered:
Number of times administered and interpreted:
Number of reports written (if relevant):
TESTING CATEGORY 2
Name and version of the first test administered:
Number of times administered and interpreted:
Number of reports written (if relevant):
Name and version of the second test administered:
Number of times administered and interpreted:
Number of reports written (if relevant):
Training objectives - diagnosis
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Knowledge of psychopathology
Knowledge and application of diagnostic classification systems (e.g. DSM and ICD) – current versions
Hypothesis generation and testing leading to diagnosis
Formulation of the predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating and protective factors which provide an account of why
this particular client is presenting with these issues at this time
Training objectives - report writing
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Skill in writing informed, succinct, valid and well organised psychological reports
Effective from: 2 May 2016
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COMPETENCE 3: Intervention strategies
Guidelines reference:
Assessment Tasks:
3.1
Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
section 6.3
3.2
Supervisor’s evaluation of six case studies, and Board assessment of three of the case studies as satisfactory Intervention strategies
during the internship program - as per Section B above (refer to case study requirements in the Guidelines)
The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist learning how to competently plan, deliver, evaluate and modify
a range of interventions for both individuals and groups that promote, restore, sustain or enhance function, based on a formulation of the
presenting problems. Practice is informed by psychological theory of individual and systemic change and evidence based practice and is guided
by professional ethics and standards of practice.
3.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives:
Supervisor’s initials
Training objectives
competency demonstrated
Core psychotherapy counselling skills (e.g. rapport building, active listening, empathic responding, reflection,
questioning, summarising, finding solutions, closure)
Establishing professional relationships, including forming a positive working alliance with clients and colleagues and
negotiating a treatment or service contract
Identifying the nature and documented efficacy of the interventions required
Justifying the link between diagnosis/formulation and intervention chosen
Identifying issues relevant to the delivery of the interventions, including ethical, legal, professional, cultural, family
factors and service constraints and adapting the therapeutic approach accordingly
Designing, planning and implementing a range of professionally recognised preventative, developmental or remedial
interventions. Please select the relevant boxes and include a list of any other interventions in which the provisional
psychologist has gained competence:
cognitive behavioural
organisational interventions
psychodynamic
career development
(e.g. career planning in organisational contexts)
behavioural
other (please list):
family systems
narrative
problem focussed approaches
Ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and modification of the intervention including measuring change in behavioural,
cognitive and emotional functioning and revising the problem formulation and initial intervention as indicated.
Effective from: 2 May 2016
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COMPETENCE 4: Communication and interpersonal relationships
Guidelines reference:
Assessment Tasks:
4.1
Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
4.2
Supervisor’s co-signing of formal written reports and correspondence relating to client work
4.3
Supervisor’s review of at least 12 examples of other documents
section 6.3
Communication
and interpersonal
relationships
This competency centres on the provisional psychologist’s ability to effectively communicate, in written and oral format, from a psychological
perspective in a style appropriate to a variety of different audiences, and to interact professionally with a wide range of client groups and other
professionals.
4.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives:
Training objectives - communication
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Developing and maintaining effective oral and written communication skills
• rapport building
• demonstrating clarity, accuracy, coherence, organisation and succinctness of communication
• with clients, colleagues, professionals and community members from varied cultural, ethnic, religious, social and
political backgrounds and contexts
Adapting style of communication to people with a wide range of levels of cognitive ability, sensory acuity and modes
of communication
Responding appropriately including demonstrating sensitivity to matters under consideration if necessary
Communicating, interacting and liaising for a range of purposes (e.g. discussing research with other professionals;
discussing relevant psychological services with clients or potential clients)
Being aware of personal motivation, biases and values and how these may influence communication
Training objectives - interpersonal relationships
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Establishing and maintaining constructive working and therapeutic alliances with clients
Gaining knowledge and awareness of theoretical and empirical research on professional relationships, including:
• power relationships
• therapeutic alliance
• interface with social psychology
• fluctuations of the therapeutic relationship as a function of contextual factors
• environmental (e.g. housing or workplace)
• client (e.g. beliefs, personality or physical health)
• therapist (e.g. inappropriate structure or pacing)
4.2
Supervisor co-signing reports and correspondence relating to client work
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in his/her
report writing skills.
Effective from: 2 May 2016
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4.3
Written documentation
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has provided me with at least 12 different types of written communication, e.g.
correspondence, case notes etc.
The provisional psychologist’s written communication is appropriately clear, accurate, coherent, succinct, well
organised, well researched, comprehensible and demonstrates an appropriate style.
COMPETENCE 5: Research and evaluation
Guidelines reference:
Assessment Tasks:
5.1
Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
5.2
Supervisor’s evaluation of the provisional psychologist’s literature review regarding a problem
situation/target problem
section 6.3
Research and
evaluation
The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist learning how to systematically identify, critically analyse and
apply relevant research evidence to psychological practice. Areas of focus include but are not limited to:
• reviewing relevant literature; understanding ethical issues
• selecting appropriate research methods, and
• analysing and reporting outcomes and identifying appropriate pathways for disseminating findings and conclusions.
5.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives:
Training objectives
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Identifying and defining problem situations (or target behaviours) based on interview, assessment and client history
Critically evaluating the psychological literature relevant to the identified problem or target behaviour
Applying the relevant research within the context of psychological practice, including:
• generating hypotheses to be tested based on review of the literature
• designing an intervention or therapeutic program to test the hypothesis
• implementing the intervention
• collecting, recording, and analysing client responses to the intervention
• evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention
• modifying the intervention based on the evaluation if indicated, and
• ongoing review of hypotheses and effectiveness of the intervention.
Understanding legal and ethical issues associated with the collection, release, dissemination and storage of
information or data
5.2
Literature review
Training objective
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has provided me with a literature review that:
• accurately defines the problem situation/target behavior
• conducts an analysis of evidence-based theories and models relevant to the problem situation/target behaviour
• details how these theories and models assist with investigating, describing, explaining, predicting and modifying
the problem situation/target behaviour
• demonstrates the ability to evaluate relevant theories and models, and
• demonstrates the ability to summarise a literature search including identifying relevant search terms used, listing
database/s used, and other resources (e.g. catalogues).
Effective from: 2 May 2016
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COMPETENCE 6: Ethical, legal and professional matters
Guidelines reference:
Assessment Tasks:
6.1
Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice and, with consent of the provisional
psychologist, discussions with the provisional psychologist’s line manager, employer or agency
6.2
Supervisor’s evaluation of the provisional psychologist’s brief report of at least six ethical dilemmas
6.3
Supervisor’s evaluation of the provisional psychologist’s brief report of at least six situations in which s/he
has identified their professional limitations
section 6.3
Ethical, legal and
professional matters
The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist’s knowledge of ethical, legal and professional issues and their
application to psychological practice.
6.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives:
Training objectives - ethical
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Detailed knowledge of the Board-endorsed Code of ethics
Confidentiality and privacy issues
Consent issues (including minors and those unable to provide informed consent)
Sexual propriety
Boundary issues
Psycho-legal issues (e.g. disclosure of information; rights of clients to their files)
Training objectives - legal matters
The provisional psychologist has knowledge of the main provisions and is aware of when to consult relevant
legislation as it pertains to a psychologist’s work in the following areas:
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state or territory
Freedom of information
Mental health
Workers compensation
Disability services
Guardianship
Privacy
Health records
Equal opportunity
Victims of crime
Effective from: 2 May 2016
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Training objectives - legal matters
The provisional psychologist has knowledge of the main provisions and is aware of when to consult relevant
legislation as it pertains to a psychologist’s work in the following areas:
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Children and adolescents
Mandatory reporting
Ethical human research
Training objectives - professional matters
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Personal presentation
Role of the psychologist within the profession and the workplace
Roles of other professions and capacity to report to other professionals appropriately and work collaboratively
Propriety of relationships amongst psychologists, and between psychologists and other professionals, employers and
clients
Mechanisms for the resolution of conflict between psychologists and clients, colleagues, employers and other
professionals
Working effectively at an appropriate level of autonomy, with awareness of the limits of one’s own competence, and
accepting accountability to relevant professional and service managers
Managing own personal learning needs and developing strategies to meet these
Using supervision to reflect on practice and making appropriate use of feedback received
Developing self-reflection or self-assessment skills
Developing strategies to manage the emotional and physical impact of psychological practice and seeking appropriate
support when necessary, with good awareness of boundary issues
Understanding the impact of difference and diversity and implications for working practices
Gender, sexuality and cultural issues
Service needs of vulnerable groups in society
Registration issues, i.e. requirement for maintaining and notifying
Advertising and public statements
Administrative and record keeping procedures (including adequate clarification of any financial arrangements,
including billing)
Note-taking
Negotiated work place agreements
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6.2
Ethical dilemmas
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has provided six written descriptions of ethical dilemmas that s/he has faced in practice
The ethical dilemmas demonstrate that the provisional psychologist has a sound understanding of ethical principles in
relation to professional practice
6.3
Professional limitations
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has provided six written descriptions of situations in which s/he has identified his/her
professional limitations
The descriptions of professional limitations demonstrate that the provisional psychologist has an awareness of
personal and professional limitations that may affect his/her work
COMPETENCE 7: Working within a cross-cultural context / working with people from diverse groups
Assessment Tasks:
7.1
Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
7.2
Supervisor’s evaluation of one case study
Guidelines reference:
section 6.3
Working within a
cross-cultural context
The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist’s ability to work effectively with people from diverse social and
cultural groups.
7.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives:
Training objectives
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
Demonstrated awareness of their own cultural background and any resulting bias or skewed perception of client
experience
Demonstrated ability to acquire relevant knowledge of client’s background
Demonstrated the skills and special abilities required to assess and intervene with socially and culturally different
clients in an effective and relevant matter
7.2
Case study
Supervisor’s initials
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has submitted to me one case study written according to the requirements set out in
the Guidelines where the client is from a culture or background different from that of the provisional psychologist and
demonstrates the required core capabilities
Effective from: 2 May 2016
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COMPETENCE 8: Practice across the lifespan
Guidelines reference:
section 6.3
Practice across the
lifespan
Assessment Tasks:
8.1
Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
8.2
Supervisor’s evaluation of two case studies
The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist’s ability to work effectively across the lifespan.
8.1
Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice
The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives:
Supervisor’s initials
Training objectives
competency demonstrated
Developed and applied knowledge of the developmental changes that occur across the lifespan
Developed and applied core capabilities in ethical, legal and professional matters, psychological assessment and
intervention strategies in at least two different developmental stages, with at least one stage being either childhood
or adolescence and at least one stage being either adulthood or late adulthood
8.2
Case study
Supervisor’s initials
Training objective
competency demonstrated
The provisional psychologist has submitted to me two case studies, where at least one case study has a major
focus on a client either in childhood or adolescence and at least one case study where the main focus is a client
either in adulthood or late adulthood written according to the requirements set out in the Guidelines.
SECTION D: Supervisor's signature and statement regarding competence of provisional psychologist
Based on my knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice and my assessment of the various tasks required for the internship, I am
satisfied that the provisional psychologist has met all the eight core competencies and acquired proficiency to a level where they are able to
practice independently, competently and ethically as a generally registered psychologist.
Principal supervisor name
Principal supervisor signature
Effective from: 2 May 2016
Date
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