Skill Level: 1 | Assessing Authority: APS
In order to practice as a Educational Psychologist in Australia, foreign nationals need to have passed a relevant skills assessment. For ANZSCO 272312: Educational Psychologist, the assessing authority body is the Australian Psychological Society Limited (APS).
Job description
Investigates learning and teaching and develops psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings. Registration or licensing is required.
Job Duties
- collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
- administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
- developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
- consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
- conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
- collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
- formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
- developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
- conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
- performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers
Skills Assessment Criteria
In order to receive a positive skills assessment, you must demonstrate that you satisfy one of the following criteria.
- completed degrees equivalent to six years of psychology study in Australia and met English language competence level requirements, OR
- Hold unconditional general registration as a psychologist in Australia at the time of applying for an assessment.
English Language Requirement
To meet the English language competence requirements, you must obtain the requisite minimum results in one of the following English language tests: IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT. Test results must have been received within the last two years from the date your APS Assessment application was submitted.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic - at least 7.0 or higher for each of the 4 test components, or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - At least 65 points for each of the 4 test components, or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - At least 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking (total score of 98 points or higher).
If you have completed all of your academic training in psychology at a tertiary institution(s) in Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, or the United States where programs are taught in English, you are exempt from providing the English language competence requirements.
Application Fee
Application fees for the APS Skills Assessment
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1 June 2023 -31 May 2024 |
Application fee |
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Applying from within Australia |
AUD $1,357(inc GST) |
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Applying from outside Australia |
AUD $1,233(GST free) |
Source from: APS
Skill Assessment Agency Services
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