Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
Practicum courses develop professional skills in organisational psychology. Theories and techniques are applied in organisational settings under supervision of placement supervisors and organisational psychology staff.
The practicum component of the postgraduate program is designed to develop skills in working with organisations, across a range of professional competency areas.ﾠStudents undertake organisational placements (practica) to gain knowledge, skills, and experience in an applied setting.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Provisional or full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and PSYC7524, PSYC7534, PSYC7544
Restrictions
MPsychOrg
Course contact
Course staff
Placement manager
Aims and outcomes
Students undertake organisational placements (practica) to gain knowledge, skills, and experience in an applied setting. The practicum experience forms one part of an integrated program to assist student progress towards general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain, discuss and critically examine the key theoretical and knowledge-based content areas of organisational psychology related to the practicum experience
LO2.
Demonstrate practical skills related to those content areas of organisational psychology which formed the theoretical/knowledge basis of practicum experience
LO3.
Understand and demonstrate ethical practice in respect to the profession of psychology and specifically, within an organisational psychology context
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook/ Logbook | Practicum Supervision Logbook | Pass/Fail |
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Notebook/ Logbook | Core Capability and Attribute Logs | Pass/Fail |
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Notebook/ Logbook | Practicum Activity Logbook | Pass/Fail |
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Practicum Folio | Pass/Fail |
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Performance | Mid-Point and Final Review | This is the most important part of the assessment |
Mid-point review is due mid-way through the practicum |
| Project | Addition of Assistant Supervisor Form | Pass/Fail |
Prior to commencing practice |
Assessment details
Practicum Supervision Logbook
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Students must engage in and document 35 practicum supervision hours via the practicum supervision logbook. The practicum supervision logbook should detail the learning, reflections and agreed objectives discussed in supervision and be signed by the student and their assigned placement supervisor a minimum of monthly. Separate logs should be maintained for each supervisor, where more than one has been approved for placement supervision.
Submission guidelines
Directly to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational)
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Core Capability and Attribute Logs
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
The Core Capability & Attributes logs, must be completed and ready for sign off by the Program Director, to pass this course and be eligible to graduate.
Submission guidelines
Directly to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational)
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Practicum Activity Logbook
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Students must engage in and subsequently document 250 of practicum activity hours via the practicum activity logbook. The practicum activity logbook must reflect the parameters of the placement as approved in the AAS form and be signed by the student and their assigned practicum supervisor a minimum of monthly.
Submission guidelines
Directly to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational)
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Practicum Folio
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
24/02/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
The practicum folio is a compilation of work undertaken during the placement. The folio consists of an exemplar of client-related and evidence-based work associated with the practica which has been undertaken and thus will differ in form and content for each student. Details regarding preparation and requirement of folio reports are contained in the Practicum Manual and will be discussed during review meetings with your Senior Psychologist (Organisational).
Note that there are no maximum word limits for the practicum folio – indeed, some organisational reports are quite long and complex. In the interests of fairness however, written work such as essays and reports are required to have a minimum word count of 2000 words.
Students are required to submit a printed copy of the placement folio directly to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational). Once feedback has been provided, and the student has completed and resubmitted any requested amendments, the student must upload the final folio version (complete with any amendments) as a scanned PDF file via Turnitin. The final grade for the placement course will not be released to the student until the folio is successfully uploaded.
Students should note that once submitted, the folio can take 2 weeks to be marked. An incomplete grade may be recorded until such time as the appropriate final grade can be added. This may have flow on effects for conferral status and registration.
Submission guidelines
A hard copy of the folio and all other required documentation to be submitted directly to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational)
Electronic submission
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Mid-Point and Final Review
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- This is the most important part of the assessment
- Due date
Mid-point review is due mid-way through the practicum
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
A mid-point and final review of work performance including knowledge and skill development must be undertaken by the student and assigned supervisor approximately half-way through the placement (Mid-Point Review) and at the conclusion of the placement (Final Review). The student and supervisor must complete and sign the Mid-Point Review and Final Review documents prior to their submission to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational). The Mid-Point Review should be submitted to the Senior Psychologist promptly (within 7 days of its completion).
Submission guidelines
Directly to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational)
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Addition of Assistant Supervisor Form
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Prior to commencing practice
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Students must complete an 'Addition of Assistant Supervisor' (AAS) form at the commencement of their placement in order for any subsequent practice to be approved by the University. The form must be completed and signed by the student in conjunction with their assigned supervisor(s), and submitted to the Senior Psychologist for approval within 7 days.
Submission guidelines
Directly to the Senior Psychologist (Organisational)
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or competent in the course. In order to achieve a pass grade, all relevant documentation must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines specified in the Practicum Manual, including: addition of assistant supervisor form; practicum folio; practicum activity log (documenting approximately 250 hours of prac activity and totalling 1000 hours across the program); practicum supervision log (documenting approximately 35 hours of supervision and totalling 195 hours - including 60 from class attendance - across the program); finalised Core Capability and Attributes logs; and, mid-point and final reviews. Assessment is based on academic and professional judgment of staff of the Centre for Organisational Psychology. The final grade (Pass/Fail) is based on an overall assessment of whether the student has demonstrated a satisfactory level of professionalism and competence in meeting the learning objectives for the placement. This determination is based on evidence contained within the assessment documentation submitted, in consultation with the placement supervisor(s), and with due regard to the level of the student's experience on the program. |
| F |
Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying ALL basic requirements for Pass. A number of learning goals have not been achieved to a satisfactory level. Some or all of the required documentation has NOT been submitted in accordance with the guidelines specified in the Practicum Manual. Required documentation includes: addition of assistant supervisor form; practicum folio; practicum activity log (documenting approximately 250 hours of prac activity and totalling 1000 hours across the program); practicum supervision log (documenting approximately 35 hours of supervision and totalling 195 hours - including 60 from class attendance - across the program); finalised Core Capability and Attributes logs; and, mid-point and final reviews. Assessment is based on academic and professional judgment of staff of the Centre for Organisational Psychology. The final grade (Pass/Fail) is based on an overall assessment of whether the student has demonstrated a satisfactory level of professionalism and competence in meeting the learning objectives for the placement. This determination is based on evidence contained within the assessment documentation submitted, in consultation with the placement supervisor(s), and with due regard to the level of the student's experience on the program. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Electronic Submission
Once your folio has been reviewed and you have received an email advising you that a "Pass" grade has been recommended, you will need to collect, scan and upload the completed folio (including all documentation submitted) with the following naming convention:
SURNAME_Firstname_student number_course code_semester_year
{for example: SMITH_Jane_S#24682468_PSYCXXXX_Semester1(or2)_201X.pdf}
All students will have access to the 'Organisational Psychology Supervised Practice Program' Blackboardﾠ Community site to upload your folio/s.ﾠ Please log onto:ﾠ https://learn.uq.edu.au/ to access the portal under the 'Assessment' menu (on the left hand side of the screen). If your folio PDF file is too large to upload please contact Rachelle Croton on r.croton@uq.edu.au (or telephone 07 3385 4919) for assistance.
*Please remember when submitting that your folio should not contain any information that may identify a client.
The School of Psychology permits the resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the folio and associated components with the exception of the mid-semester and end of semester review, are eligible for consideration for the resubmission under the following conditions:
- The original folio and associated documentation is submitted on time*.
- There are only minor errors or omissions within the components of the folio and associated documentation.
Students must resubmit within two weeks of being granted the resubmission. Students who are granted a resubmission for an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be granted an extension to the due date.
*Students must submit by the due date advised by the Placement Manager, where a formal extension has been granted (INC grade), resubmission can only be granted if within the ﾠtimelines for theﾠfinalisation of incomplete grades.
Students should note that once submitted, the folio can take 2 weeks to be marked. An incomplete grade may be recorded until such time as the appropriate final grade can be added. This may have flow on effects for conferral status and registration.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Fieldwork |
Practicum Placement Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Workshop |
Supervision Sessions Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: