Components

The training programme is 130 hours long and consists of four modules each three days in length. There is usually four weeks between modules in order to ensure opportunity for practice. 

The course comprises various components including;

• Thirteen taught days (12 x 7 = 84 hours delivery)
• Self study component (20 hours)
• Trainee Manual to include information about mediation process, principles, values, skills and legal knowledge
• Pre, mid and post course tripartite contact between trainee, trainer and practice consultant (4 hours)
• Directed reading before and after modules (12 hours)
• 10 hours practice in service and practice consultancy for this work

Contents

The programme covers the following areas;

Module 1: Conflict Theory and Conflict Resolution

• Mediation as a distinct form of ADR
  
• Overview of Mediation Process and basic skills
  

Module 2: Safety issues in mediation

• Children in mediation
  
• Working with diversity
  

Module 3: Family Law

• Working with Finance and Property
  
• Welfare benefits
  
• Reaching Financial Settlement
  

Module 4: Consolidating Skills

• Managing Power Imbalance
  
• Handling impasse
  
• Alternative models of mediation
  
• What next: from trainee to competent mediator