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
This placement unit is the first of three placement units which begin to orient you to the complexities of integrating and applying theoretical and content knowledge to practice as a clinical psychologist. Through direct client activities, placement activities and supervision, you will progress towards both accreditation competencies and unit learning outcomes focused on evidence-based, ethical and professional practice. This placement will be completed within the University of Tasmania Psychology Clinics (UPC). You will engage in 3 placement days per week.
Summary
| Unit name | Clinical Psychology Placement 1 |
| Unit code | PSY736 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Health School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Leesa Van Niekerk |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Optimise psychological outcomes through personalised and culturally responsive assessment, risk management, and intervention processes.
- Implement communication strategies, under supervision, that ensure coordinated client care.
- Apply legislation, codes, guidelines, and standards to manage ethical and professional issues to ensure client, practitioner, and community safety.
- Integrate supervisory feedback, self-reflection and self-practice to continually improve professional competencies.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
PSY701 and PSY702 and PSY703 and PSY720Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA745 or PSY706Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Clinical Practice – 22.5hrs per week |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Case Report|End of Placement competency assessment|Mid-Placement Competency Assessment|Self-Reflective Learning Activities |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.