‘New entry-level practitioners’ are the practitioners that used the new entry-level pathway (alternative pathway) when they applied to be an NDIS behaviour support practitioner.
New entry-level practitioners will receive an invitation letter from the NDIS Commission when they are due to commence the reconsideration process. No action is required until the New entry-level practitioner receives an invitation letter.
If you would like to apply to become an NDIS practitioner for the first time, please visit Apply to become an NDIS behaviour support practitioner.
Reconsideration process
New entry-level practitioners can only submit a self-assessment after they receive a letter asking them to start the practitioner reconsideration process.
If the self-assessment process is not completed within the timeframes in your letter, your suitability as a NDIS practitioner may be revoked.
During the reconsideration process, you can continue working as NDIS practitioner unless we tell you otherwise.
How to complete a new-entry level reconsideration application
1. Prepare for your application
The following resources will support you with the application:
Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
This resource describes:
- the capabilities you need to have to provide specialist behaviour support under the NDIS
- the standards your new entry-level suitability reconsideration application will be assessed against.
Self-assessment Resource Guide for the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
This resource:
- describes how new entry-level practitioners can assess their own capabilities against the Capability Framework
- provides an example of the self-assessment questions you will need to answer.
Note: You can use the Self-assessment Tool to understand the requirements and prepare for your application. You are required to complete the self-assessment questions in your online application. You do not upload the Self-assessment Tool in your online application.
2. Discuss your self-assessment with your supervisor
You will need to discuss your self-assessment with your supervisor and document the outcome of your discussion in the New Entry-Level Behaviour Support Practitioner Endorsement Tool. This tool:
- examines your self-assessment against the Capability Framework
- validates your self-assessment and portfolio of evidence
- must be completed and signed by you and your supervisor.
You will upload the completed tool in your online application in the next step.
3. Complete the online application
- Go to the Registered Providers Portal Login.
- Login.
- Under the Account name, select your first and last name from drop the drop-down bar.
- Under Role, select Practitioner Profile from the drop-down bar and then click Continue.
- Click My Practitioner Profile.
- On the left tab select Applications.
- Select Start an application.
- There are two types of application pathways. You must select Self-assessment pathway.
- Tick I would like to receive feedback from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission on my self-assessment.
To reduce delays with your application, you must:
- complete all fields in the online application form
- upload the required documents:
- your current resume
- certified copies of any relevant qualifications obtained since receiving suitability as a new entry-level practitioner
- your completed New entry-level behaviour support practitioner reconsideration endorsement tool
- include a valid NDIS worker screening clearance number.
If we don’t receive requested information within the required timeframe, we will be unable to make a decision about your ongoing suitability, and you will receive a notice of our intention to revoke your suitability. Your suitability as an NDIS behaviour support practitioner may then be revoked and you will be unable to undertake behaviour support assessments (including functional behaviour assessments) or develop behaviour support plans, even under supervision.
We may ask for more information or work practice examples to help with the assessment.
We may ask for more information or work practice examples to help with the assessment.
4. Access the decision on your suitability
You will receive an email letting you know that a decision has been made on your application.
To access your outcome letter:
- Go to the Registered Providers Portal Login.
- Login.
- Under the Account name, select your first and last name from drop the drop-down bar
- Under Role, select Practitioner Profile from the drop-down bar and then click Continue.
- Click My Practitioner Profile.
- Click on Applications tab in the left menu.
- Select the Actions drop-down option on your completed application and click View.
- Click the Downloads tab on the left menu then download the latest Application Outcome Letter from the list.
Help
Our quick reference guides for behaviour support practitioners explain how to use our portals to:
- respond to a request for more information
- update your practitioner profile.
Contact
To enquire about the new entry-level behaviour support practitioner suitability reconsideration process, email ndispractitioners@ndiscommission.gov.au.