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Reason bidirectionally
Hold multiple levels of the SenseUp Model 360 in view without losing the occupational thread.
This is not more theory
It is where the framework is tested against real clinical complexity.
TSAC Advanced Certification is a six-month, competency-based programme for occupational therapists who have completed TSAC Lite and are ready to work the framework through real clinical complexity.
Bring one real child from your caseload and work through the full process with Kerry: assessment, hypothesis development, intervention planning, therapy refinement, documentation and reflection. Your case study becomes the thread that holds the six months together.
This is where TSAC becomes practice. Not generic clinical discussion. Not content for content's sake. Your practice, your child and your reasoning are held carefully with Kerry and the cohort.
What changes
From applying the model to thinking through it.
Feedback from the 2026 cohort described a shift from deliberate, step-by-step reasoning towards more fluid clinical thinking, stronger occupational focus and greater confidence working at the edges of complexity.
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Work with complexity
Develop hypotheses and intervention plans for layered presentations rather than straightforward cases.
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Re-centre occupation
Keep the child's meaningful occupations visible while reasoning through sensory, nervous system and functional needs.
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Build professional confidence
Make your reasoning visible, communicate it clearly and work alongside clinicians who share the same foundation.
You already built the foundation in TSAC Lite.
Join the 2027 waitlist
Advanced Certification is the next structured step for OTs ready to demonstrate their reasoning in practice.
Competency-based progression
Four milestones. One real case. Clinical reasoning you can demonstrate.
Advanced Assessment Competency
- Advanced interpretation of standardised sensory processing measures
- Ayres Clinical Observations with clinical reasoning
- Perceptual-motor assessment with functional implications
- Multi-setting observational assessment
Clinical Reasoning Excellence
- Develop evidence-based clinical hypotheses for functional difficulty
- Apply the SenseUp Model 360 with greater depth and precision
- Strengthen sensory-functional reasoning across the case
Intervention Planning
- Create an individualised therapy plan linked to identified goals
- Use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches throughout
- Strengthen documentation for families, funding bodies and multidisciplinary teams
Mastery Demonstration and Professional Documentation
- Submit a therapy-session video with comprehensive self-reflection
- Complete a final assessment document across the clinical process
- Integrate direct mentoring and retreat learning into your clinical reasoning
Immersive Retreat
Three days where the learning becomes embodied.
The programme culminates in a three-day clinical immersion at Kerry's clinic on the Gold Coast, July 2027 (Intake 1), November 2027 (Intake 2). You move beyond discussing intervention and into observation, hands-on therapy implementation, direct mentoring, group clinical reasoning and real-time refinement of your thinking.
The 2027 retreat gives a clear picture of the immersive structure you can expect. It moved through three stages:
Day 1 - Observe & Reflect
Observe clinical work, share reasoning, meet children and establish the foundation for the case discussions.
Day 2 - Reason & Apply
Debrief sessions, present case goals and therapy plans, work individually and in small groups, then refine intervention planning.
Day 3 - Integrate & Grow
Step outside the clinic, reflect as a cohort, consolidate learning and identify what you will take back into practice.
The images and retreat structure shown here are from the June 2026 Advanced Certification Retreat. Future retreat schedules may vary while retaining the same clinical immersion intent.
You cannot replicate clinical immersion with another webinar.
Enrol in Advanced Certification
The retreat creates protected space to watch, reason, test, discuss and integrate with clinicians who already speak the same clinical language.
A six-month programme built around application.
12+ hours
On-demand Advanced Certification content
24 hours
Live group education, case discussion and practice
1 real case
Worked through and assessed across four milestones
3-day retreat
Clinical immersion at SenseUp on the Gold Coast
Maximum 10 OTs
A cohort small enough for meaningful clinical discussion
Competency-based certification
Demonstrate the application of The SenseUp Approach in clinical practice
What you are working towards
Competency-Based Certification in The SenseUp Approach
Certification reflects demonstrated knowledge and application, not attendance alone. The sample certificate shown is representative of the credential awarded following successful completion of the Certification requirements.
With Kerry
You are not working through this alone.
Advanced Certification is deliberately small. Kerry works directly with the cohort as you bring assessment findings, hypotheses, intervention planning and clinical uncertainty into the group.
The aim is not to give you another list of answers. It is to strengthen the quality of the reasoning you use when the answer is not obvious.
2027 Advanced Certification
Two small-group intakes
Intake 1
Intake 2
Choose the intake that fits your year.
6 monthly payments of AU$850 incl. GST
Enrolment for the 2027 Advanced Certification opens in November 2026. There will be two intakes for the year, with each group capped at a maximum of 10 students to protect the small-group mentoring experience.
Starts 1 February 2027
Maximum 10 students.
Starts 1 July 2027
Maximum 10 students.
Joining the waitlist does not commit you to enrol. Waitlist members will receive 2027 enrolment information when places open in November.
2027 Waitlist
Be first to know
Join the TSAC Advanced Certification waitlist.
Enrolment opens in November 2026. Join the waitlist to receive the 2027 enrolment information for Intake 1 starting 1 February and Intake 2 starting 1 July.
2027 intake structure
Two intakes. Ten students maximum in each group.
Intake 1 starts 1 February 2027. Intake 2 starts 1 July 2027. Enrolment opens in November 2026.
Certification FAQ
Questions before you decide?
Who is eligible for TSAC Advanced Certification?
Advanced Certification is a progression programme for occupational therapists who have completed TSAC Lite or the previous 9-month TSAC programme. Two intakes will run in 2027, each capped at a maximum of 10 students. Intake 1 starts 1 February 2027 and Intake 2 starts 1 July 2027. Enrolment opens in November 2026.
How is this different from TSAC Lite?
TSAC Lite builds the foundation. Advanced Certification asks you to demonstrate and refine that foundation through a real case, competency milestones, advanced clinical reasoning, intervention planning, professional documentation and the Gold Coast clinical immersion.
How long does the programme run?
The Advanced Certification runs over six months and combines on-demand learning, live group education and case discussion, milestone work, individual clinical application and the three-day retreat.
Do I need to bring a real case from my caseload?
Yes. Your case becomes the clinical thread through the programme. You will use assessment, reasoning, goal setting and intervention planning from your own practice as you progress through the competency milestones.
What happens at the Gold Coast Retreat?
The retreat is a three-day clinical immersion at SenseUp. The 2026 retreat included observation and debriefing, real-time clinical reasoning, case and therapy-plan work, small-group collaboration, practical integration and structured cohort reflection. Future retreat schedules may vary.
Is the retreat an optional extra?
No. The Sensory Immersion Retreat is part of the Advanced Certification pathway and is integrated into the competency-based learning experience.
How large is the cohort?
Advanced Certification is capped at a maximum of 10 occupational therapists per cohort so there is space for meaningful case discussion, clinical reasoning and direct mentoring.
What certificate will I receive?
Students who successfully complete the programme requirements receive a Competency-Based Certification in The SenseUp Approach. A sample certificate is shown above so you can see the style and scope of the credential.
When does enrolment open for 2027?
Enrolment opens in November 2026. Two Advanced Certification intakes will run in 2027: Intake 1 starts 1 February and Intake 2 starts 1 July. Each group is capped at a maximum of 10 students. Join the waitlist to receive enrolment information first.
I am eligible, but I am not sure whether this is the right next step. What should I do?
Book a clarity call with SenseUp. We can talk through where you are in your practice, what you want from the next stage of your development and whether Advanced Certification is the right fit before you enrol.
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