BSP Workforce Development Program
The BSP Workforce Development Program forms Stage 2 of the Hability workforce development pathway.
| Program | Duration | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | DSW Training Pathway | ~6 mths | PBS principles, human rights, trauma-informed support, behaviour observation, escalation management, BSP implementation |
| Stage 2 | BSP Practitioner Development | 9–12 mths | Functional assessment, BSP development, data analysis, restrictive practice governance, portfolio completion |
Progression to Stage 2 requires Stage 1 completion, supervisor endorsement, casual conversion to part-time, and demonstrated reliability and competence. Progression is not automatic.
This is a vocational training pathway, not a university qualification. You develop behaviour support capability through paid employment, supervised practice, structured training, and portfolio development while working directly with individuals who experience complex behavioural support needs.
Designed for disability support workers seeking career progression, psychology or human services graduates seeking applied behavioural careers, and individuals motivated to work directly with people experiencing behavioural distress.
Facilitated by Carly King and Nadine Quinn. Both hold a Masters of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis and are Certified Behaviour Analysts, Registered Psychologists, and Endorsed Specialist Behaviour Practitioners with over ten years experience delivering behaviour support within a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
Group supervision is also provided by Rachel Heidrich of Juniper Psychology. Rachel brings additional external clinical oversight and peer supervision, supporting the development of reflective practice and professional reasoning across the trainee cohort.
| Feature | University Programs | Hability Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition cost | $12,000–$40,000 | $0 |
| Income while training | None | ~$26,800/yr min. |
| Real client experience | Often limited | Daily |
| Practitioner supervision | Variable | Structured, ongoing |
| Portfolio evidence | Not always required | Required, domain-mapped |
Actual earnings often higher depending on shift penalties and hours. Estimate based on min. 20 hrs/week at ordinary day rates Mon–Fri.
This program does not provide a university or academic qualification. It provides supervised workplace training, practitioner mentorship, applied experience, and a professional portfolio aligned to the PBS Capability Framework. The portfolio may support NDIS practitioner suitability applications subject to Commission requirements. Participants are not required to remain with Hability after completing the program.
The program is structured around the seven capability domains defined in the PBS Capability Framework Version 3 (May 2024). Every course and portfolio artefact maps directly to one or more of these domains.
| Domain | Domain Name | Covered In | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interim Response | Course 1 | 1–3 |
| 2 | Functional Assessment | Course 1 | 1–3 |
| 3 | Planning | Course 2 | 4–6 |
| 4 | Implementation | Course 3 | 7–9 |
| 5 | Know It Works | Course 3 | 7–9 |
| 6 | Restrictive Practice | Course 4 | 8–10 |
| 7 | CPD and Supervision | Course 5 + ongoing | 1–12 |
| Phase | Timeline | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Months 1–3 | Interim response and functional assessment |
| 2 | Months 4–6 | Behaviour formulation and support planning |
| 3 | Months 7–9 | Implementation and outcome monitoring |
| 4 | Months 10–12 | Restrictive practice, professional practice, portfolio |
| Type | Frequency | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Individual supervision | Monthly | Carly King / Nadine Quinn |
| Group case review | Monthly | Rachel Heidrich (Juniper Psychology) |
| Portfolio mentoring | As required | Carly King / Nadine Quinn |
Understanding why behaviour occurs and responding safely to immediate risk. Develops foundational assessment skills from risk evaluation through to functional hypothesis.
Translating assessment into practical support strategies. Integrate communication needs, sensory factors, trauma history, and quality of life into person-centred, evidence-based behaviour support plans.
Putting plans into action and evaluating whether they work. Support teams, analyse behavioural data, monitor outcomes, and refine strategies based on evidence.
The legal, ethical, and regulatory framework governing restrictive practices. Identify, authorise, document, and plan for reduction and elimination.
Consolidate everything. Professional documentation, stakeholder collaboration, reflective practice, and preparing a complete suitability application with portfolio evidence across all seven domains.
Every portfolio artefact maps to a specific PBS Capability Framework domain. By program completion, you hold evidence for all seven domains ready to submit with your suitability application.
| Capability Domain | Evidence Source | Key Portfolio Artefacts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Interim Response | Course 1 | Risk assessment, interim BSP |
| 2. Functional Assessment | Course 1 | Behaviour definitions, observation data, functional behaviour assessment report, stakeholder interviews, hypothesis statement |
| 3. Planning | Course 2 | Formulation report, environmental strategy, skill development plan, interim BSP, comprehensive BSP |
| 4. Implementation | Course 3 | Implementation summary, staff training documentation |
| 5. Know It Works | Course 3 | Data analysis report, monitoring report, revised BSP |
| 6. Restrictive Practice | Course 4 | RP identification report, compliance review, reduction plan, ethical reflection |
| 7. CPD and Supervision | Course 5 + ongoing | Reflective journal, supervision records, CPD plan, supervisor endorsement, case presentation |
Every artefact produced across the program, grouped by capability domain:
Participants complete a practitioner case presentation demonstrating integration of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all seven PBS Capability Framework domains. The presentation is reviewed by supervising practitioners and includes behavioural assessment findings, formulation, behaviour support strategies, outcome monitoring data, and ethical considerations.
Demonstrated capability across all seven domains of the PBS Capability Framework. A complete, domain-mapped portfolio of evidence that may support applications for NDIS behaviour support practitioner suitability, subject to NDIS Commission requirements.