PSYCHOLOGY SUPERVISOR TRAINING AND MASTERCLASS
ACAP provides industry approved training for prospective supervisors, and masterclasses for current supervisors.
Psychology Supervisor Training
We offer Parts 1, 2 and 3 supervisor training for prospective supervisors seeking Board-approval status, as well as three different supervisor master classes (Part 4), each of which are approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. Our training classes are suitable for a range of prospective and existing Board-approved supervisors, including those wishing to offer supervision for those engaged in the 4+2, 5+1 and higher degree program routes to registration as well as for supervisors of registrars in a range of areas of endorsement.
Please note that materials for the programs, and some of the activities, are conducted via an online class space. Participants will need to access course materials via the online class space and bring along to the course an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Part 1: Knowledge Assessment
Course description
Supervision of provisionally registered psychologists and registrars preparing for endorsement in an area pf practice endorsement is a key professional activity of experienced psychologists. The online self-study modules that make up Part 1 provides the foundation of knowledge required for effective practice of supervision. This includes: contemporary competency based supervision and the associated evidence base; the ethical, legal and professional context to supervision, including relevant Psychology Board of Australia standards, guidelines and policies; and fundamental supervision practices.
Suitable for
All registered psychologists eligible to become Board-approved supervisors (please see the Psychology Board of Australia website for further information about eligibility)
Dates
Part 1 is self-paced online and can be completed anytime. Click on this link to secure tickets through Sticky Tickets:
2025: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/2YNYB
2026: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/47IR0
Cost
$250 or $1375 when packaged with Parts 2 and 3 (There may be no charge for supervisors or prospective supervisors of ACAP students studying Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology; Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Practice; or Master of Psychology (Clinical). Please enquire with regards to eligibility).
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 Supervisor Training Combined Packages can be secured by following this link to Sticky Tickets:
2025: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/M7KM8
2026: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/1VCZT
Part 2: Two Day Skills Training
Course description
The Part 2 Skills Training focuses on translation of the knowledge component from Part 1 into skills that support effective supervisory practice. Key skills will be demonstrated and practiced, including those related to: developing a competency based supervision plan; facilitation of supervisee’s competencies through use of interventions such as observation and modelling; evaluating supervisees’ psychological competencies; providing formative and summative feedback; and managing common problems in supervision. Finally, the workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to reflect on the attitudes and values required for sustainable and ethical practice as a supervisor.
Suitable for
All registered psychologists eligible to become Board-approved supervisors (please see the Psychology Board of Australia website for further information about eligibility).
2025 Dates
- November 13, 14 (2025) – Part 2: Skills Workshop from 10am – 1.00pm ONLINE (this training course will be delivered over 2 days, for 6 hours each day). All four sessions must be attended in full. Tickets available via Sticky Tickets here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/6CIIM
2026 Dates
- 19 & 20 March 2026 – Part 2: Skills Workshop from 10am – 5pm ONLINE (this training course will be delivered over 2 days, for 6 hours each day). All four sessions must be attended in full. Tickets available via Sticky Tickets here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/JNFN5
- 30 & 31 July 2026 – Part 2: Skills Workshop from 10am – 5pm ONLINE (this training course will be delivered over 2 days, for 6 hours each day). All four sessions must be attended in full. Tickets available via Sticky Tickets here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/LVLJK
- 19 & 20 November 2026 – Part 2: Skills Workshop from 10am – 5pm ONLINE (this training course will be delivered over 2 days, for 6 hours each day). All four sessions must be attended in full. Tickets available via Sticky Tickets here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/93BWE
Cost
$742 for Online delivery or $1375 when packaged with Parts 1 and 3 (There may be no charge for supervisors or prospective supervisors of ACAP students studying Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology; Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Practice; or Master of Psychology (Clinical). Please enquire with regards to eligibility).
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 Supervisor Training Combined – Tickets available via this link to Sticky Tickets:
2025: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/M7KM8
2026: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/1VCZT
Part 3: Competency Based Assessment and Evaluation
Course description
This online program will provide participants with guidance regarding the preparation of an electronic recording of a simulated supervision session, as well as a written reflection (including a self-evaluation) and development plan outlining their plans to extend their knowledge and skills as part of assuming the role of supervisor.
Suitable for
All registered psychologists eligible to become Board-approved supervisors (please see the Psychology Board of Australia website for further information about eligibility)
Dates
Part 3 is completed via self-paced study online. Tickets available via this link to Sticky Tickets:
2025: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/E1UQN
2026: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/Q80D6
Cost
$450 or $1375 when packaged with Parts 1 and 2 (There may be no charge for supervisors or prospective supervisors of ACAP students studying Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology; Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Practice; or Master of Psychology (Clinical). Please enquire with regards to eligibility).
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 Supervisor Training Combined – Tickets available via this link to Sticky Tickets:
2025: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/M7KM8
2026: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/1VCZT
Part 4: Supervisor Masterclasses
We offer a range of master classes that provide 6 hours of intensive training for existing Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisors who wish to renew their status five years after initial approval.
Our master classes offer:
- Small classes, with a maximum of 15 enrolled
- Offerred online for access from any location
- A stimulating blend of taught content, facilitated group discussion in both large and small groups, exploration of facilitator and participant cases, and role plays.
Cost: $400
(There may be no charge for supervisors or prospective supervisors of ACAP students studying Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology; Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Practice; or Master of Psychology (Clinical). Please enquire with regards to eligibility).
Masterclasses
Course description
Supervision of higher education students and registrars preparing for endorsement in clinical psychology is an important activity undertaken by approved supervisors. The current workshop assists supervisors in understanding the current requirements for these supervisees, and their impact on developing competency based supervision plans, conducting assessments and providing feedback.
Suitable for
All Board approved supervisors of students undertaking higher degree programs in clinical psychology or registrar programs for area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology.
Dates
1. Friday 23 October 2026 from 10am-5pm ONLINE
Tickets available via this link to Sticky Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/XC0UY
Course description
Supervisors have an important role in identifying and remediating problems of professional competence in their supervisees. This workshop focuses on how the initial negotiation of a competency-based supervision plan may be used to help to prevent the development of such problems, and teaches evidence-based strategies for the management of such problems in the range of supervision contexts.
Suitable for
All Board approved supervisors
Dates
1. Friday 24 October (2025) from 10am-5pm ONLINE
Tickets available via this link to Sticky Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/BXELK
2. Friday 27 February 2026 from 10am-5pm ONLINE
Tickets available via this link to Sticky Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/DD474
Course description
Diagnostic competencies are core to all areas of professional practice, and case conceptualisation is arguably a defining characteristic of professional psychologists. Supervisors are in a privileged position to help supervisees learn how to apply psychological knowledge to these important tasks, as well as the associated relationship and skill competencies. This workshop will focus on how to develop and implement developmentally sensitive competency-based supervision plans in the areas of case conceptualisation and diagnosis for all routes to registration.
Suitable for
All Board approved supervisors
Dates
Currently there are no sessions scheduled for this masterclass in 2026.
Course description
Meta-competencies such as reflective practice and the scientist-practitioner mindset are key to the successful development of a significant number of specific functional competencies. This workshop will focus on developing and implementing competency-based supervision plans, as well as how to assess the demonstration of these competencies in all routes to registration.
Suitable for
All Board approved supervisors
Dates
1. Friday 24 July 2026 from 10am-5pm ONLINE
Tickets available via this link to Sticky Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/J912O
Course description
Supervision of psychological assessment is an area for which there is little training but great need. This has been in part due to the dominance of psychotherapeutic intervention in Australian clinical practice, the substantial proportion of practitioners who feel under-skilled in psychological testing, and a sparse clinical literature which addresses the specific needs of supervision with respect to assessment training.
Suitable for
All Board approved supervisors
Dates
Currently there are no sessions scheduled for this masterclass in 2026.
Course description
Supervision of provisional psychologists undertaking the 5+1 pathway to registration is an important activity undertaken by approved supervisors. The current workshop assists supervisors in understanding the current requirements for these supervisees and their important role in assessing for competency development at the level required for professional registration. The masterclass also covers developing competency based supervision plans, conducting assessments and providing feedback.
Suitable for
All Board approved supervisors
Dates
Currently there are no sessions scheduled for this masterclass in 2025.
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