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Unit of Study LEGL2012 - Mediation Practice and Procedure (2026)

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    To meet the training and assessment requirements set by the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) and be eligible for accreditation under AMDRAS, students must attend a minimum of 45 class contact hours. This includes workshops, tutorials, a compulsory three-day online residential, and an intensive assessment practicum, where students are required to perform as mediators for a minimum of 2 hours and be assessed as competent.

Unit description

Examines the theory and spirit of mediation and the practical application of mediation skills. Students will examine the techniques to help resolve disputes and build the knowledge, skills and ethical practice required to meet the training component of the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS). Through reflective practice and role-play simulations, students will examine the role of the mediator in the facilitative model and be required to display a practical application of various mediation skills required to respond to a range of disputes.

Unit content

Module 1: AMDRAS, Mediation Process and the Mediator’s Role

Module 2: Communication, Cultural Dynamics and Engagement

Module 3: Managing the Mediation Process

Module 4: Diagnosing Conflict and Designing Strategies

Module 5: Facilitating Negotiations and Encouraging Settlement

Module 6: Variation and Ethics

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Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
Term3

Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain the knowledge, skills, ethical practices and legal requirements necessary to facilitate the mediation process and perform the role of the mediator

explain and evaluate the nature of conflict, including the dynamics of power and violence, communication patterns in conflict and negotiation situations, and the influence of cross-cultural issues

determine the suitability of participants and demonstrate various mediator interventions and practical strategies to facilitate a safe and balanced environment throughout the mediation process

evaluate and apply the skills and ethical practice relating to mediator impartiality and confidentiality of the mediator process.

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