Becoming a Behaviour Support Practitioner
Thinking about becoming a Behaviour Support Practitioner, or just getting started in the field?
This section brings together practical guidance on what the BSP role involves, pathways to practitioner registration, preparing your Professional Development Plan and some of the decisions you may face as you begin your practice.
If you're completely new to Positive Behaviour Support, start with What is a Behaviour Support Practitioner? If you're already preparing for registration, the New Entry Level and Self-Assessment pathway guides may be a better place to begin.
PBS Capability Endorsement: What are the Steps?
If you find the process for being endorsed against the PBS Capability Framework unclear, you’re not alone. In this article we go through the process as Supervisee and Supervisor, and tackle a few common questions.
Where to next?
If you're still deciding whether the role is right for you, explore What’s it Like to Be a Behaviour Support Practitioner?
If you're preparing for registration, continue with our guides to the New Entry Level pathway, Self-Assessment pathway and Professional Development Plan.
Already working as a BSP? Visit How to Improve Your Practice for articles about reflection, professional judgement and sustainable practice, or explore our Supervision resources if you're looking for support with your development.