National 4+2 Psychologist
Registration Program
AHPRA has closed the 4+2 pathway to new applicants, as of the 30th of June 2022. However, the College of Professional Psychology welcomes applications from provisional psychologists who have started their 4+2 internship already and would benefit from our program’s structure and support.
4+2 Psychologist Registration Program
Getting you to the finish line 4+2 Registration Program
Getting you to the Finish Line is a bespoke 4+2 registration program for provisional psychologists already in the 4+2 pathway who want packaged help and support to complete their registration. Designed with maximum flexibility in mind, this program will be tailored to your needs following an initial consultation with our Programs Manager. Access the resources and support that you need, without paying for the things you do not.
Our goal is getting you to the finish line, so you can join the hundreds of COPP graduates who are practicing psychologists around the country. Let us help you finish your registration, backed by our 30 years of experience and expertise. This isn’t just the last step – it is the first step towards the rest of your career.
Program Components
1. Supervision Expert Guidance for Growth
Support your skill development and practice readiness as well as timely completion of your 4+2 requirements.
• Principal and secondary supervision
• Monthly group supervision.
• Flexible scheduling across all Australian time zones.
• Knowledge and expertise in all 4+2 requirements
Learn with and from a diverse team of Board-approved supervisors who bring expertise across multiple psychology fields. Access secondary supervisors to assist in task completion, explore career pathways, prepare for the National Psychology Exam, and deepen your professional identity.
2. Learning Essentials Building Competence and Confidence
Core professional development modules combining live, interactive practicums and self-directed study deliver rich, applied learning. Mapped to the Psychology Board’s core competencies, Code of Conduct, and National Psychology Exam curriculum, Learning Essentials bridges the gap between theory and practice, building reflective, ethical, and effective early-career psychologists.
3. National Psychology Exam Boot Camp Prepare, Practice, Succeed
A complete preparation package featuring:
- 5 in-depth exam preparation modules offering 50+ hours of structured learning, including guided activities, study notes, and videos.
- Access to all official PsyBA National Psychology Exam readings.
- Access to key psychometric tests to deepen understanding and support applied learning.
- Engaging multimedia learning including videos, and interactive materials.
- Domain-specific practice questions covering all four areas of the NPE framework.
- A full-length practice exam to build exam readiness and simulate real exam conditions.
4. Assessment Task and Case Report support
We provide extensive guidance to help you complete all compulsory PsyBA Board tasks with confidence. You’ll receive intensive training in writing Case Reports, including access to our expert Review Panel to maximise your chance of success. We also offer borrowing access to psychometric test kits, supporting materials, and reporting templates to meet Board guidelines and strengthen your assessment skills.
Placement and Learning Support
The PALS Team is your dedicated partner throughout the program, helping with placement searches, workplace challenges, supervision coordination, learning requests, and program progression. No question is too big or too small.
Why Choose the College of Professional Psychology?
- Clear Guidance on All 4+2 Requirements:
We remove the guesswork by providing step-by-step support to help you meet every PsyBA requirement, from supervision hours to mandatory Board tasks, documentation, and reporting. - Flexible Program Tailored to Your Progress:
Your program is built around your needs. We assess what you have already completed in your 4+2 pathway and design a personalised plan to ensure you finish efficiently and confidently. - Comprehensive Case Report Training and Support:
Gain intensive training in writing Case Reports, plus access to our expert Review Panel for feedback, giving you the strongest possible chance of meeting Board standards on your first submission. - Access to Test Kits, Templates, and Assessment Resources:
Borrow psychometric test kits and use our structured templates, guides, and supporting materials to complete assessment tasks required under the 4+2 guidelines. - All Supervision and Professional Development Included:
Receive every hour of supervision and professional development required, delivered by experienced supervisors who understand the complexities of the 4+2 internship. - Support From a Team of Supervisors and a National Network:
Benefit from collective guidance from multiple supervisors and access to our network of psychologists working across private practice, health, community, education, and specialist fields. - A Strong Record of Success:
Join our hundreds of alumni across Australia who have achieved their general registration with the College’s support.
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4+2 Psychology Registration Program
Getting to the finish line
Our National 4+2 Psychology Registration Program meets the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for your 5th and 6th year training whilst preparing you for your career as a psychologist.
Our structured and integrated learning program is designed to ensure that as a provisional psychologist, you receive the supervision and professional development required to achieve PsyBA core competencies as well as access to learning resources such as psychometric assessments to enable you to complete all PsyBA assessment tasks.
The PsyBA core competencies of the 4+2 registration program to be achieved by the provisional psychologist are:
Program Components
- Scientific knowledge and application
- Professional reflexivity and self care
- Communication and relationships
- HealthEquity and human rights
- Neurodiversity affirming practise
- Cultural responsiveness
- Ethical practise
- assessment and intervention
- professional development
Programs Hours Breakdown
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160
Supervision
3000
Total Hours
2720
Psychological Practice
120
Professional Development
Program at a Glance
4+2 pathway to general registration
Your 5th and 6th year of supervised, generalist practical training
To develop knowledge and practical skills across the eight core competencies in general psychological practice identified by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) in order to be eligible for general registration as a psychologist
2 years full-time
Placement: 2720 hours over two years (approx. 28 hours per week)
Supervision: 160 hours required over two years
Professional Development: 120 hours over two years
Eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
You must have completed an approved four year tertiary psychology qualification
Good to know
- The Psychology Board of Australia grants you ‘provisional registration’ so you can complete a period of supervised practice for general registration.
- General registration as a psychologist involves at least six years of education and training.
- The start date of your internship program is the date the Board approves your provisional registration and you have a Board approved job role.
- You can enrol with us at any time of the year.
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National 5+1 Psychology
Registration Program
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Program at a Glance
5+1 pathway to general registration
Your final year of supervised, generalist practical training
To demonstrate achievement of the eight core competencies across all psychology practice in order to be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
1 year full-time
Placement: up to 35 hours required per week
Supervision: up to 62 hours of individual supervision (52 hours of face-to-face, 10 hours are asynchronous) and up to 24 hours of group supervision (1×2 hours group per month)
Professional Development: 60+ hours over one year
Eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
You must have completed an approved five year tertiary psychology qualification
Program at a Glance
5+1 pathway to general registration
Your final year of supervised, generalist practical training.
To demonstrate achievement of the eight core competencies across all psychology practice in order to be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
1 year full-time
Placement: up to 35 hours required per week
Supervision: up to 62 hours of individual supervision (52 hours of face-to-face, 10 hours are asynchronous) and up to 24 hours of group supervision (1×2 hours group per month)
Professional Development: 60+ hours over one year
Eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
You must have completed an approved five year tertiary psychology qualification
5+1 Psychology Registration Program
Our National 5+1 Psychology Registration Program supports your development as an emerging early career psychologist, building on the knowledge and skill gained in your 5th-year degree and prepares you for PsyBA general registration.
We provide a flexible and integrated learning program comprising core learning modules with self-directed activities, references and resources and live interactive workshops as well as additional elective e-learning modules to boost your knowledge and ensure you are able to consolidate all the skills needed to achieve the PsyBA core competencies and prepare for the National Psychology Exam. Our program also provides opportunities to connect with peers and learn from a range of experts in the field, developing your network as you embrace your early career as an emerging professional.
The core competencies of the 5+1 registration program to be achieved by the provisional psychologist over the course of the internship are:
- Knowledge of the discipline
- Ethical, legal and professional matters
- Psychological assessment and measurement
- Intervention strategies
- Research and evaluation
- Communication and interpersonal relationships
- Working within a cross-cultural context
- Practice across the lifespan
Good to know
- The Psychology Board of Australia grants you ‘provisional registration’ so you can complete a period of supervised practice for general registration.
- General registration as a psychologist involves at least six years of education and training.
- The start date of your internship program is the date the Board approves your provisional registration and you have a Board approved job role.
- You can enrol with us at any time of the year.
Good to know
This program offers flexible learning and expert support to help you meet PsyBA requirements. It’s designed to boost your skills and confidence as you step into your professional journey.
Provisional Registration
The Psychology Board of Australia grants you ‘provisional registration’ so you can complete a period of supervised practice for general registration.
General Pathway
General registration as a psychologist involves at least six years of education and training.
Internship Start
The start date of your internship program is the date the Board approves your provisional registration and you have a Board approved job role.
Year-Round Enrollment
You can enrol with us at any time of the year.