Result

Code

Description (CLINICAL PLACEMENTS)

Pass
With Merit

  PM

The clinical practice substantially exceeds the expected level of competence for the stage of training. Reserved for work of an exceptionally high standard that demonstrates independent thought, originality and comprehensive knowledge of the subject area. In order to be awarded a ‘Pass with Merit’, a trainee needs to perform in the top 10% of MCP students, and meet all of the following requirements, in addition to the core competencies: Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of therapeutic principles and their conceptual and theoretical underpinnings; Demonstrates a superior capacity to generate hypothesis testing and formulation within the therapy session; Works independently, with minimal supervision, professionally and therapeutically; Shows initiative and creativity; Is highly professional; Contributes significantly to the supervision process and supports all members of the supervision team.

Pass

  P

Clinical and professional practice meets the expected level of competence for the stage of training. A pass is considered to signify work that is of a good to very good standard, according to the relevant expectations. Note. If the level of competence expected at this stage of training in professional or clinical practice has not been met in one or more areas (and these are expected to develop over subsequent placements), clear goals for future placements need to be set by the supervisor and student in order for these competencies to receive priority in future placements. The goals need to be written in the EPR as ‘essential targets’ and relayed to the Placement Coordinator so the future supervisor can be alerted to these areas of developmental needs.

Identified Difficulties

  ID

The level of competence expected at this stage of training in professional or clinical practice has not been met in one or more areas. These competencies need to be attained to an acceptable standard before a student can be passed in the placement. A remediation plan that targets the area/s of concern needs to be developed and implemented. A final grade will not be awarded for the relevant placement until the competency or competencies have been attained or are unable to be remediated within a reasonable set timeframe.

Needs Development

  ND

The professional and/or clinical practice does not satisfy a basic level of competence. The student and supervisor must set clear goals for the remainder of the placement that specify the skills that must be demonstrated prior to the EPR. The student may also need to repeat or complete additional work within a period of time determined by the CPU. The supervisor is required to re-evaluate any further work.

Fail

  F

The clinical and/or professional practice does not satisfy a basic level of competence, or the trainee demonstrates unethical or dangerous practice. Any Unit of study that the trainee is deemed to have failed will have to be repeated. The trainee will be required to re-enrol in any Unit of Study that they have failed. Trainees are only eligible to repeat Units of Study once.