Psychology Board of Australia (Psych BA)

Internship Pathways

4 + 2 and 5 + 1 Pathways

We have created a suite of services for the 4+2 Internship Pathway and 5+1 Internship Pathway because we are passionate about helping you develop skills, knowledge and confidence as provisional psychologists. Our services are designed to help you successfully meet the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) requirements to obtain General Registration as a Psychologist.

  • 4 + 2 internship

    • Fifth and Sixth Year
    • Duration: 2 Years Full-Time
      (88 weeks minimum)
    • Psychological Placement: 2720 hours
      (aprox. 28 hrs per week)
    • Supervision: 160 hours
    • Professional Development: 120 hours
    • Outcome: Eligible to Apply for General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

3000

hours in total

  • 5 + 1 internship

    • Sixth Year
    • Duration: 1 Year Full-Time
      (44 weeks)
    • Psychological Placement: 1400 hours
      (aprox. 35 hrs per week)
    • Supervision: 80 hours
    • Professional Development: 60 hours
    • Outcome: Eligible to Apply for General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

1540

hours in total

Psychology Internship Melbourne

Our team have tailored a suite of services for provisional registered psychologists undertaking their 4+2 or 5+1 psychology registration program.

core competencies

The Psychology Board of Australia sets the eight core competencies of the 4 + 2 and 5 + 1 Internship Programs. These core competencies must be achieved by the provisional psychologist, including:

  1. Knowledge of the discipline

  2. Ethical, legal and professional matters

  3. Psychological assessment and measurement

  4. Intervention strategies

  5. Research and evaluation

  6. Communication and interpersonal relationships

  7. Working within a cross-cultural context

  8. Practice across the lifespan

Internship Tracking Template 

Our tracking template for the 4+2 Internship Pathway and 5+1 Internship Pathway allows you to manage your time more efficiently by tracking your weekly hours in one logbook.

testimonials

  • "I was so pleased to review your case report tutorial and have reviewed it many times in the development of this case report. It was incredibly helpful. I am commencing my next case report and look forward to also sending to you for review"

    CY, Provisional Psychologist

  • "Thank you so much for reviewing my second assessment case report. I have just heard that it is satisfactory!"

    Renee D, Provisional Psychologist

  • "I just wanted to thank and update that both my case reports have been deemed satisfactory from AHPRA! You guys are the best...definitely be requiring your service for my next 2! Thanks again!"

    Ange R, Provisional Psychologist

  • "I just wanted to thank you & update that both my case reports have been deemed satisfactory from AHPRA! You guys are the best...definitely be requiring your services for my next 2! Thanks again!"

    Ange R, Provisional Psychologist

  • "Thank you so much for reviewing mu second assessment case report. I have just heard that it is satisfactory!"

    Reene B, Provisional Psychologist

  • “Thanks so much, best feedback I have received for a case study ever! I will be sending my next one to you soon. I appreciate your guidance with the case study and am feeling quite confident about it passing with AHPRA. I will be in touch in the next week for a review of my next one that I am just in the process of completing.”

    Kate P, Provisional Psychologist

  • “As a clinical supervisor I have found the resources, prompts and helpful aids of the group so important in reminding us that we are never too seasoned to learn, and never too advanced to not look back and help others. The resources are always a great way to help us support our early career psychologists. Thank you!”

    Valarie L, Registered Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor

  • “English is not my first language! I have asked an external supervisor to review my first assessment case report, but after weeks of zero follow up as the person did not return any of my calls or replied to any of my messages, I gave up all hope to ever receive any feedback. So in absolute desperation I asked PPSG for a review late on a Sunday evening and to my surprise I received feedback within days! The feedback was beyond all expectation! It was not only professional and extremely helpful, but it provided options to further enrich my rapport. I recommend this service from PPSG to all provisional psychs without hesitation on my part. They go the extra length!”

    Renee D, Provisional Psychologist

  • Purchased the Internship Tracking Template - “I can’t even explain to you how much it has helped. I have had so much anxiety around excel and trying to make other intern’s overall tables work for me that I had avoided it as long as possible. This document motivated me to sit for hours getting everything up to date and realising I am over halfway through the internship. Thank you so much!!!! For someone who hates excel and numbers, it takes away all the anxiety 😊”

    Caz Elizabeth, Provisional Psych

  • "I am so thankful and grateful for your wonderful support in my journey as prov psych...I have learned a lot from this group :)"

    Dimple B, Provisional Psychologist

  • "The NPE add on service was brilliant, questions were well thought out and provided the opportunity to cover multiple areas. very happy!"

    Jacky R, Registered Psychologist

  • "The case report add on service was very helpful. The page generally is a great resource for general information and community. Thanks for a great job!"

    Amy F, Provisional Psychologist

  • "Commencing as a provisional psychologist can be a daunting path. The journeys we all take can be as heterogeneous as we are. This forum provides a safe space to share knowledge and support. My journey now feels like I am not alone, that I am well supported and less fearful of the unknown."

    Deb M, Provisional Psychologist

We help you develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.