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Professional Psychology Placement 1 unit (PSY720)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston

Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

Students will be allocated PEP within individual health care agencies. Students must be available 5 days a week (40 hours) during the allocated PEP, and must be prepared to undertake a range of shifts (majority of shifts are during standard work hours; evening shifts are rare but can occur, night shifts do not occur) and which may include weekends, as per roster provided by the healthcare agency. Students may be expected to relocate and are expected to travel to where PEP is available. To be eligible to undertake PEP, all students must be ‘Verified’ as meeting College of Health and Medicine PEP Safety in Practice Compliance as per the Course Entry Requirements.

Students who cannot or do not comply with these requirements will not be allocated PEP and therefore will not be able to complete this unit.

PEP dates MAY differ from University of Tasmania calendar semester dates.

Introduction

In this unit, you will take your first steps into professional psychological practice by working with a simulated client in a structured placement environment. Under supervision, you will conduct an intake interview, develop a case formulation, collaboratively set treatment goals, and implement evidence-based interventions. You will also explore ethical and professional issues relevant to practice and begin developing your professional identity. Learning activities include role play, simulated client sessions, group supervision, and guided self-reflection. This unit is designed to build your foundational skills and prepare you for future placement experiences.

Summary

Unit name Professional Psychology Placement 1
Unit code PSY720
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Mr Baxter Adams
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply foundational knowledge of psychological theories, ethics, and cultural frameworks to inform psychology practice in a simulated context.
  • Implement evidence-based psychological interventions to enhance client treatment outcomes.
  • Integrate professional and ethical behaviour in all aspects of simulated practice to enhance client safety.
  • Reflect on personal and professional development to identify strengths and areas for continued growth.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090701 $2,253.00 $1,057.00 $1,235.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

PSY701Assessment Skills in Psychology Practice 1 AND PSY703 Intervention Skills in Psychology Practice 1 AND PSY702 Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA730

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

6 hours placement weekly plus 2 hours of self directed learning per week

AssessmentEnd of Simulated Placement Competency Assessment|Mid-Semester Simulated Placement Competency Assessment|Reflective Learning Journal|Simulated Client File Notes|Simulated Client Role Plays
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Textbooks

Required

To be advised each week
Recommended

Recommended readings will be provided on MyLO during the course of semester. 

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