Transitional Registration Program
Transitional Registration Program
From Overseas Qualifications To Australian Registration
The College of Professional Psychology’s Transitional Program provides a clear, supported pathway for internationally qualified psychologists to achieve general registration in Australia. With access to exam preparation resources, study groups, and experienced supervisors to address gaps in Australian ethical, legal, cultural, and professional competencies, we ensure you gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to pass the National Psychology Exam and successfully transition to professional practice in the Australian context.
Program Components
1. Supervision Expert Guidance for your transition to Australia
Supervision provides targeted guidance to help you navigate the specific ethical, legal, and professional issues that arise in the Australian context, ensuring you are prepared for safe and competent practice your transition to the Australian context.
- Individual Supervision: Minimum 6 hours of individual supervision with a Board-approved Principal Supervisor to consolidate core competencies and address identified development needs.
- Group Supervision: Three structured group sessions providing opportunities for discussion, reflection, and application of best-practice standards.
- Flexible Scheduling: Sessions are scheduled to accommodate participants across all Australian time zones.
- Expert Supervision Team: Learn with and from a diverse team of Board-approved supervisors who bring expertise across multiple psychology fields.
- Access secondary supervisors to explore career pathways, prepare for the National Psychology Exam, and strengthen your professional identity.
2. National Psychology Exam Boot Camp
- 5 exam preparation modules (50+ hours of content).
- 3 x 2-hour study groups led by experienced supervisors.
- Resource library including all items in the Psychology board of Australia NPE reading list and key psychometric tests.
- A full-length practice exam in exam conditions to rehearse your exam strategy and identify areas for further study.
- Designed to build knowledge, exam strategy, and confidence across all domains of the National Psychology Exam.
3. Education and Training Opportunities
Benefit from the opportunity to engage with three learning modules designed for provisional psychologists, each including a live and interactive 3 hours workshop to boost your skills development and practice readiness.
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.
Eligibility
To enrol in our Transitional Program, you must be a psychologist with overseas qualifications seeking to become generally registered in Australia with qualifications assessed as equivalent to a 6 year sequence of study in Australia.
Fees
Transitional Registration Program — starting from $4,000. Our Transitional Program is a customisable and includes supervision and preparation for the National Psychology Exam for applicants who have overseas psychology qualifications and wish to gain general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
Why Choose the College of Professional Psychology?
- Learn With a Diverse Professional Community
Join a supportive network of Australian and internationally trained psychologists, gaining insight into local practice, workplace culture, and the Australian mental health system. - Build Your Professional Identity in Australia
Develop confidence, leadership, and reflective practice while learning what it means to work ethically and effectively as a psychologist in the Australian context. - Guidance From Multiple Supervisors and a National Network
Benefit from a team of experienced supervisors and access to COPP’s broad network across private, public, and NGO sectors—helping you understand the Australian employment landscape. - Proven Success for Overseas-Trained Psychologists
Our Transitional Program has a strong record of helping internationally trained psychologists achieve general registration with PsyBA. - Expert Support with Australian Ethics, Law & Requirements
Receive clear guidance on PsyBA and AHPRA documentation, ethical and legal obligations, and the professional standards you’ll need to practice safely and confidently in Australia.
Placement and Learning Support (PALS)
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.
National Psychology Exam Boot camp
A complete preparation package featuring:
- 5 exam preparation modules (50+ hours of content).
- 3 x 2-hour study groups led by experienced supervisors.
- Resource library including all items in the Psychology board of Australia NPE reading list and key psychometric tests.
- A full-length practice exam in exam conditions to rehearse your exam strategy and identify areas for further study.
- Designed to build knowledge, exam strategy, and confidence across all domains of the National Psychology Exam.
Eligibility
To enrol in our Transitional Program, you must be a psychologist with overseas qualifications seeking to become generally registered in Australia with qualifications assessed as equivalent to a 6 year sequence of study in Australia.
Fees
Transitional Registration Program — starting from $3,000. Our Transitional Program is a customisable and includes supervision and preparation for the National Psychology Exam for applicants who have overseas psychology qualifications and wish to gain general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
From Overseas Qualifications To Australian Registration
Why Choose COPP
- Learn With a Diverse Professional Community
Join a supportive network of Australian and internationally trained psychologists, gaining insight into local practice, workplace culture, and the Australian mental health system. - Build Your Professional Identity in Australia
Develop confidence, leadership, and reflective practice while learning what it means to work ethically and effectively as a psychologist in the Australian context. - Guidance From Multiple Supervisors and a National Network
Benefit from a team of experienced supervisors and access to COPP’s broad network across private, public, and NGO sectors—helping you understand the Australian employment landscape. - Proven Success for Overseas-Trained Psychologists
Our Transitional Program has a strong record of helping internationally trained psychologists achieve general registration with PsyBA. - Expert Support with Australian Ethics, Law & Requirements
Receive clear guidance on PsyBA and Ahpra documentation, ethical and legal obligations, and the professional standards you’ll need to practice safely and confidently in Australia.
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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
Program Hour Breakdown
1360
Psychological Practice
60
Professional Development
80
Supervision
1500
Total Hours
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
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.
Programs Structure
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Individual
Supervision
We provide you with PsyBA approved principal supervisors to mentor, guide and support you with weekly individual supervision sessions. You will also have access to secondary supervisors if needed.
Group
Supervision
You will have the opportunity to attend monthly group supervision, which will allow you to expand your professional network while collaborating with peers. Additionally, it offers a unique learning experience by exposing you to diverse supervision styles and a wide spectrum of expertise among supervisors.
Professional Development
Our Professional Development modules focus on applied skills and are designed to align with the domains of the National Psychology Exam, ensuring you meet the core competencies required for registration as a psychologist. Modules cover a range of contemporary practice topics and are delivered by practicing clinicians with subject matter expertise. Our PD modules will help you build advanced skills in psychological assessment, treatment planning, intervention delivery and evaluation, and the application of ethical principles for future independent practice. Additional elective e-learning modules offer opportunities to consolidate and extend your knowledge at your own pace, while you progress towards your early career.
Case
Reports
The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) requires provisional psychologists on the 5+1 pathway to write 4 case reports. Our program supports your success by offering a dedicated case report module including a full day workshop, templates, reference guides and a case report review panel. The panel's aim is to provide extra feedback prior to the submission of your case reports to the Board.
National Psychology Exam Preparation
Preparing for the National Psychology Exam can be anxiety provoking. Our comprehensive program is designed to cover the four exam domains, to support your preparation for the exam throughout the duration of your program. In addition, we offer e-learning modules, a library of exam curriculum readings, exam preparation groups and other resources, all aimed to guide and facilitate your studies and help you feel confident and prepared as you approach the exam.
Program and Learning Support (PALS) including placement support
Our program and learning support (PaLS) team is available and ready to check in on your progress, answer your questions and provide personalised guidance on your program. They will be able to provide you with guidance on program components, PsyBA expectations, as well as support with personal circumstances and their impact on your program.
PaLS complements the support you receive from your supervisor and facilitates the smooth and timely achievement of your general registration as a Psychologist in Australia.
PaLS can also provide job-seeking support if you don't yet have an approved job role for your internship year.
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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.