Overview
Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design. Registration or licensing is required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks
- 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
Alternative Titles
- Industrial Psychologist
- Occupational Psychologist
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
13 courses found.
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30998QLD: Advanced Diploma of Meaning Centred Therapy (Logotherapy) Studies
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30853QLD: Certificate IV in Counselling Services
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30434QLD: Diploma of Teaching Psychosomatic Therapy
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30433QLD: Certificate IV in Psychosomatic Therapy
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30432QLD: Certificate III in Psychosomatic Therapy
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30398QLD: Advanced Diploma of Counselling
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22160VIC: Advanced Diploma of Community Leadership and Development
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11069NAT: Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
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10766NAT: Certificate IV in Wellbeing Science
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10653NAT: Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
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10651NAT: Advanced Diploma of Meaning Centred Therapy (Logotherapy) Studies
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10420NAT: Certificate IV in Stress Management Practitioner
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10030NAT: Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
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