National 5+1 Fast-Track
Registration Program
Ready to Fast-Track Your Career?
Our National 5+1 Fast-Track Psychology Registration Program is the optimal choice for driven individuals looking to fast-track their psychology journey a complete their 5+1 program in the minimum 44-week timeframe. If you are ready to embrace a shortened but equally enriching path to your general registration, we can help and support you to achieve this.
Our comprehensive program builds on your foundational knowledge and skills gained during your fifth-year degree. It is designed to fast-track your journey towards PsyBA general registration while maintaining the same core competencies and attributes of the original program.
Contact us today to enquire about how we can help bridge your learning and career.
Program Components
1. Supervision Expert Guidance for Growth
Structured to fully meet 5+1 supervision requirements, support your skill development and practice readiness.
- 62 hours of individual supervision (at least 50 with your Principal Supervisor).
- 24 hours of group supervision (2 hours per month).
- Flexible scheduling across all Australian time zones.
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 deepen your professional identity.
2. Learning Essentials Building Competence and Confidence
Twelve core learning modules plus bonus e-learning modules combining live, interactive practicums and self-directed study deliver over 90 hours of 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.
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 enroll in our 5+1 Fast-Track Registration Program, you must have completed an approved five-year tertiary psychology qualification.
Eligibility
To enroll in our 5+1 Psychology Registration Program, you must have completed an approved five-year tertiary psychology qualification.
Fees
5+1 Program — $19,800. (payable in 4 instalments)
The program fees cover all components of the registration program with no hidden costs, including regular individual and group supervision, professional development workshops, e-learning modules, NPE preparation course .
Why Choose the College of Professional Psychology?
- Accelerated & Structured Path to Registration
Complete your 5+1 internship in the minimum 44-week timeframe with robust support at every step. - Comprehensive Exam Preparation with Expert Guidance
Gain confidence for the National Psychology Exam through structured modules, supervised study groups, and practice exams. - High-Quality Supervision from Diverse Experts
Learn with and from a team of Board-approved supervisors across multiple psychology fields, ensuring rich perspectives and tailored professional growth. - Mapped to PsyBA Competencies
Our curriculum aligns with PsyBA’s Code of Conduct and competency framework, giving you peace of mind that every requirement is met. - End-to-End Support for a Stress-Free Journey
From AHPRA documentation to workplace challenges, our PALS Team provides continuous guidance, ensuring you feel supported and secure throughout. - Proven Success & Trusted Expertise
Every intern who has completed our program has achieved general registration with PsyBA, backed by our structured approach and experienced mentors.
- We remove the guesswork for meeting PsyBA internship program requirements whilst ensuring you are fully prepared for the National Psychology Examination and general registration with PsyBA.
- We support your success in the National Psychology Examination by giving you unlimited access to the College’s library of Board recommended exam readings, e-learning exam preparation modules and NPE study groups guided by an experienced supervisor.
- We help you to secure psychological practice placements that meet PsyBA requirements. Over 95% of our interns work full-time in paid placements.
- We provide you with all the supervision and professional development required to meet PsyBA requirements.
- Our track record. All of our interns who have completed our program have achieved general registration as a registered psychologist with PsyBA.
- We provide advice on AHPRA guidelines and assistance with the completion of documentation required by PsyBA.
- You can work in a variety of placements to gain a broader practical experience.
- You will have guidance and support from a range of supervisors over the duration of your program and have access to our network of psychologists and accredited professionals working in diverse organisations.
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Ready to Fast-Track Your Career?
Our National 5+1 Fast-Track Psychology Registration Program is the optimal choice for driven individuals looking to fast-track their psychology journey. If you’re ready to embrace a shortened but equally enriching path to your general registration, we can help and support you to achieve this.
Our comprehensive program builds on your foundational knowledge and skills gained during your 5th-year degree. It’s designed to fast-track your journey towards PsyBA general registration while maintaining the same core competencies and attributes of the original program:
Contact us today to enquire about how we can help bridge your learning and career.
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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1360
Psychological Practice
60
Professional Development
80
Supervision
1500
Total Hours
Key Features of our Glance
Our program is carefully structured to help you achieve PsyBA core competencies at an accelerated pace. This program will allow you to have intensive access to learning and supervision, while maintaining the same high-quality education and guidance.
You will attend a progress meeting in the first half of the program to ensure you are making satisfactory progress, to remain in the fast-track program.
This is an opportunity for both the College and yourself to review your progress and needs and adjust course if needed.
You’ll have access to a network of experienced supervisors, all current practitioners in the field. Their diverse range of specialisations ensures you receive a rich and varied learning experience.
Our online professional development activities are designed to provide you with everything you need to succeed. We offer workshops and e-learning modules, ensuring you have the tools required to excel.
Internship Details
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. Our standard program supports you in achieving the competencies in approximately 1 year. Our Fast-Track option will support you in doing the same but in a 44 week time frame.
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.
Click the link below to read more about our Standard 5+1 Registration Program.
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.