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Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution

Program overview

Combine your passions for mediation and assisting families with Bond’s Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution
 
In this program, you will develop and enhance your skills in conflict resolution and family mediation with the subjects offered as part of the Graduate Certificate offered by the Centre for Dispute Resolution.  The Centre is recognised as a leader in mediation training excellence.
 
As a graduate of this program, you will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and understanding of the practice standards required by the National Mediator Accreditation System.
 
On completion, this qualification can lead to accreditation as a mediator through the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) as well as meeting the requirements for registering as an FDRP with the Federal Attorney General’s Department.

Program code: LA-43057

Program overview

Combine your passions for mediation and assisting families with Bond’s Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution
 
In this program, you will develop and enhance your skills in conflict resolution and family mediation with the subjects offered as part of the Graduate Certificate offered by the Centre for Dispute Resolution.  The Centre is recognised as a leader in mediation training excellence.
 
As a graduate of this program, you will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and understanding of the practice standards required by the National Mediator Accreditation System.
 
On completion, this qualification can lead to accreditation as a mediator through the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) as well as meeting the requirements for registering as an FDRP with the Federal Attorney General’s Department.

Program code: LA-43057

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Law, which, on completion, may also lead to national mediation accreditation as well as family dispute resolution practitioner registration. The subjects offered as part of the Graduate Certificate run in conjunction with the Dispute Resolution Centre which is recognised as a leader in mediation excellence. Graduates of this program will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and understanding of the ethical principles as required by the National Mediator Accreditation System and will also have completed subjects which satisfy the six core competencies prescribed under the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008.

What you'll be studying

  • Study overview

    The Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution is completed in mixed mode delivery with a flexible learning environment for participants ensuring the course can be completed online providing you with flexibility to suit both your professional and personal lifestyle.

Program features

  • Graduate work ready

    You will graduate ready to work with separating parents to facilitate their post separation decision making which are in the best interest of their children.

  • Accreditation eligible

    Graduate the program with the necessary requirements to be eligible to apply for accreditation Mediator under the National Mediation Accreditation System Board (MSB) as well as a Family Dispute Practitioner with the Federal Attorney General’s Office.

  • Learn from experts

    You’ll be taught by well-respected mediators and outstanding trainers in their field enabling you to gain valuable learning and insights as well as networking with industry professionals.

  • Gain practical training

    The course includes all the practical training needed which includes the required 50 hours of training for FDRP accreditation purposes.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • The Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution is your pathway to a rewarding career as a mediator to help parents who have separated to make good decisions about arrangements for their children.

    Rachael Field - Professor
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Hear from our Bondies

  • The Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution is your pathway to a rewarding career as a mediator to help parents who have separated to make good decisions about arrangements for their children.

    Rachael Field - Professor
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