Supervision
UFPC provides approved training for psychologists who want to become Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisors, as well as masterclasses for existing supervisors.
Are you looking to become an approved supervisor or maintain your existing approval?
The full supervisor training pathway
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UFPC does not provide Part 1 of the supervisor training pathway.
For information about Part 1, visit the Psychology Board of Australia’s list of AHPRA accredited trainers.
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The two-day workshop may be delivered online or in person and includes:
Lectures, demonstrations and role play
Key skills in competency-based supervision
The competency model of supervision
Supervision contracts and learning plans
Effective feedback
Managing supervision problems
Managing the supervision process
Preparation for Part 3 assessment
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Part 3 must be completed within six months of completing Part 2, preferably within three months.
UFPC prefers to assess participants who have completed its own Part 2 training.
The assessment includes a supervision video demonstrating competency-based supervision skills.
After registering, email supervision@unsw.edu.au for instructions about submitting video recordings, time markings and reflections.
Supervision masterclasses
Approved supervisors must attend at least one approved masterclass every five years to maintain their status. Supervisors may also attend the two-day Part 2 workshop if they want to refresh or extend their skills.
Masterclass 1: Providing effective feedback
This workshop uses lectures, demonstrations and practice to explore how to give and receive feedback effectively during supervision.
Masterclass 2: Review of supervision practices and principles
This one-day workshop summarises the Part 2 training. It is intended for psychologists who became supervisors without completing formal supervisor training or who want a refresher.
Masterclass 3: Using purposeful and deliberate practice in supervision
This masterclass explains deliberate practice and how supervisors can use it to build their skills and psychological capacity.
Masterclass 4: Managing supervision drift and power dynamics
This workshop introduces the concept of supervision drift, which can occur when supervision no longer fulfils its core functions.
It also explores common power dynamics that can contribute to supervision drift and provides practical strategies for maintaining effective supervision and managing power imbalances.
Training information
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The training is designed for psychologists who intend to provide higher-placement or endorsement supervision.
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Some training may be subsidised for participants who can provide higher education placements for students enrolled in the UNSW Master of Psychology (Forensic) or Master of Psychology (Clinical) programmes.
To find out whether you may qualify:
For the forensic program, contact Anita McGregor.
- For the clinical program, contact Chien Gooi.
Only one subsidy voucher is available per person in each calendar year. If a subsidised participant cancels, they must wait until the following calendar year to apply for another subsidised place.
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Training is delivered at the UNSW Kensington Campus unless otherwise stated, or online. Workshops usually run from 9 am to 5 pm. Confirmation of the location, timing and other instructions is provided one to two weeks before the workshop.
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UFPC reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or move a workshop online because of low enrolment or other reasonable circumstances.
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For group training, tailored workshops or general enquiries, email supervision@unsw.edu.au.
Upcoming training
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After registering, email supervision@unsw.edu.au for instructions about video recordings, time markings and reflections.
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Contact us
Location
Level 3, Suite 303
13-15 Wentworth Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000
