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LAW8719 Accredited General Mediation

Semester 3, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Law and Justice
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

Mediation is a common form of dispute resolution. Accredited General Mediation aims to assist graduate students to develop the advanced knowledge, skills and competencies required to undertake mediations in areas other than family dispute resolution in which children are involved. Students will develop advanced knowledge of mediation processes and the role of mediators, and the communication skills and capabilities needed to undertake mediations. This course offers two streams. Stream A is for Masters coursework in which students will gain knowledge concerning mediation processes and do research on related topics. A second stream B is optional for students to select at the commencement of the course (via the 精东传媒appDesk). This stream B will provides theenable necessary training tostudents to also assist graduate students to become a Nationally Accredited Mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation Standards (NMAS). The course is available in the Master of Laws, Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws Honours.

Accredited General Mediation examines the steps of mediation, different models of mediation, the role of the mediator, ethics and values in mediation, and communication skills and techniques required for the conduct of mediations. This includes the necessary training to assist students to become a Nationally Accredited Mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation Standards (NMAS) and enable progression to register with an Australian Recognised Mediator Body. It is delivered through three intensives that can occur online or via face-to-face classes that involve role-plays and potentially mediator assessment before a panel of assessors. Stream A will only need to attend Intensive A. Stream B will need to attend all three intensives.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. articulate specialised knowledge, skills and ethical principles articulated in the NMAS ''Approval and Practice Standards July 2015';
  2. discuss and demonstrate the steps of mediation, different models of mediation, the role of the mediator, ethics and values in mediation, and communication skills and techniques to a professional standard;
  3. demonstrate through communication and research an integrated understanding and ability to analyse critically and reflect on aspects of mediation practice;
  4. apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner in the mediation process.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Mediation 20.00
2. NMAS Practice Standards requirements 10.00
3. Conflict, communication skills and techniques 20.00
4. Ethics and values in mediation 15.00
5. Research application applicable to Stream A OR role-playing applicable to Stream B 35.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Boulle, L & Alexander, N 2019, Mediation: Skills and Techniques, 3rd edn, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood, New South Wales.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 20 1,2
Assignments Written Case 精东传媒app No 40 1,2,3,4
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) No 40 1,2,3,4
Date printed 10 February 2023