Overview

Many experienced supervisors feel uncertain about how to support supervisees preparing for the National Psychology Exam (NPE).

You may have found yourself wondering:

• What exactly does the NPE assess?
• What is my role in preparing a supervisee for the exam?
• How much support should I provide, and what does effective support look like?

These questions are not a reflection of limited expertise. They reflect the fact that the NPE requires a specific type of preparation that is not always made explicit in supervision. 

This eLearning activity is designed to provide clarity and practical guidance on how supervisors can support NPE preparation in a way that is consistent with both the demands of the exam and the principles of effective supervision.

Level of Learning

Foundational/Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic and those with some prevous learning on the topic.

Duration of access

Access to this activity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This eLearning activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.

CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.

Related activities

National Psychology Exam: Planning and preparation - designed to provide provisional psychologists with a clear, structured and supportive pathway in preparing for the NPE.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this eLearning activity, supervisors should be able to: 

• describe what the National Psychology Exam (NPE) is designed to assess,
• recognise why capable candidates may still struggle,
• integrate NPE preparation into routine supervision,
• use practical strategies to support candidate readiness, and
• provide honest and constructive feedback about readiness for the scheduled exam.