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

We help you develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.