Group supervision counts towards hours with ACA, PACFA and AASW when it is a structured session led by a supervisor the association recognises. The rules differ most on group size, so if your group includes members of more than one association, keeping it to six supervisees means every hour counts for everyone in the room.
The rules for groups
| Association | Who leads it | Group size | How much can be group |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA | A recognised leader who meets ACA’s supervisor requirements and has completed a course in facilitating group supervision | At least 1 Registered or Recognised Supervisor for every 10 participants | All 10 hours, as ACA sets no individual minimum |
| PACFA | A designated supervisor with skills in running group process | 2 to 6 supervisees | All of it for Registered Clinical registrants. Certified Practising registrants need half their hours to be individual. |
| AASW | A qualified social worker, preferably an Accredited Supervisor | Not set in the CPD requirements | Group supervision is listed as a type that counts |
Sources: ACA Supervision Policy, ACA Scope of Practice, PACFA Clinical Supervision Standard, AASW Record/Evidence of Supervision template.
Set up the group with care
At the first meeting cover confidentiality, how cases are presented, and how members give each other feedback. A simple rotation, where one or two members present in depth each session, gives everyone regular time in the centre while the rest of the group learns alongside them.
Mind the session length for ACA members
ACA counts only 1 hour a week towards its total, apart from one session of up to 2 hours each month. A fortnightly 90-minute group counts in full, while a weekly 90-minute group counts as 1 hour in most weeks. Sessions longer than 2 hours are treated as training.
Hold the group process as well as the cases
The richness of group supervision comes from the members. Draw out quieter voices, notice when the group is rushing to solutions, and make space for the reflection that helps each person see their own work more clearly.
Why groups are worth it
Groups make supervision more affordable, so more practitioners can keep up their hours and go beyond the minimum. Members also hear a wider range of cases than they would ever see alone. On Supriva, you can set your group’s size, schedule and seat price, and each member’s attendance is recorded against their own association’s rules.
Our guide to individual, group and peer supervision compares the three formats in more detail.
Sources
The associations’ own documents, checked 16 October 2026.