For postgraduate psychology training

Assess practicum competencies with confidence.

Placement Review is the online platform used by Australian and New Zealand universities to evaluate Clinical and Professional Psychology trainees during placement — with validated tools, structured reports, and trainee self-assessment built in.

Developed by Australian, NZ & UK researchers Used by 17+ subscribing institutions Backed by ALTC research funding
Supervised Placements
A. Nguyen — Mid Placement Finished
M. Patel — Mid Placement In Progress
J. Walker — End Placement Not Started
S. Chen — Self-Assessment Available
Trainee competence progress (VMAT-CΨPRS)
Rating · Diagnosis
Below expected ←→ Above
14 competence domains
Validated competence assessment · Mid & End Placement modules · Trainee self-evaluation built in · Institution-level reporting
Two purpose-built tools

The right instrument for every program

Placement Review provides validated competency assessment for both major postgraduate psychology pathways.

VMAT-CΨPRS for Clinical Psychology

A combination of the Clinical Psychology Placement Rating Scale (CΨPRS) and the Vignette Matching Assessment Tool (VMAT) — chart trainee progress across 14 competence domains using a visual analogue scale.

  • 14 evidence-based competence domains
  • Standardised vignettes reduce rater bias
  • Mid & End placement modules
  • Aligned with Australian & NZ accreditation
CΨPRS · Visual Analogue Rating
Diagnosis & Clinical Assessment
BeginnerIntermediateEntry-Level Practitioner
Case ConceptualisationRated
Individual & Cultural DiversityIn Progress
Ethical PracticeRated

PCAM for Master of Professional Psychology

The Practicum Competencies Assessment Measure (PCAM) is designed specifically for Master of Professional Psychology programs (APAC Level 3 standalone), with a categorical scale across 14 domains.

  • Categorical competence scale
  • Tailored to MPP placement contexts
  • Mid & End placement PCAM modules
  • Includes cultural responsiveness domain
PCAM · Categorical Rating
Risk Assessment
Not Yet
Developing
Competent
Proficient
Case ConceptualisationCompetent
InterventionDeveloping
ProfessionalismCompetent

One dashboard for supervisors

See every active supervised placement at a glance. Open a placement, complete Mid or End ratings, release reports to your trainee — all in one place.

  • Multiple institutions on a single account
  • Mid & End Placement Review modules
  • Section-by-section save & finalise
  • Release reports to trainees on your schedule
My Placements · Term 1, 2026
A. Nguyen — Clinical (UNSW)Finished
M. Patel — MPP (Macquarie)In Progress
J. Walker — Clinical (Western Sydney)Not Started
S. Chen — Clinical (UTS)Finished
D. Brown — MPP (Bond)Available

Trainee self-assessment (Clinical)

Clinical Psychology trainees complete structured self-evaluations at Mid and End Placement. Trainees compare their perspective against supervisor ratings once the placement rating is released.

  • Save & resume across sections
  • Mid and End Placement self-assessment
  • Releases after supervisor finalises
  • Supports reflective practice
Self-Assessment · End Placement
Section 3 of 5 · Section saved
Section 1 · Placement DetailsSaved
Section 2 · Self-rating: AssessmentSaved
Section 3 · Self-rating: InterventionIn Progress
Section 4 · ReflectionNot Started
Built on research

Funded by ALTC and OLT research grants

Funding for an initial version of this project was provided by the 2010 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Research Grant and the 2014 Office of Learning & Teaching Innovation and Development Research Grant. Today it is developed and funded by a consortium of subscribing institutions.

2010 ALTC Research Grant 2014 OLT Innovation Grant Multi-site validation
Featured publication

"Innovations in competence assessment: Design and initial validation of the Vignette Matching Assessment Tool (VMAT)."

Gonsalvez, C. J., Deane, F. P., Terry, J., Nasstasia, Y., & Shires, A. (2021). Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 15(2).
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