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12 December 2011

The 8 day Mediation Theory & Practice is accredited by the National Open College Network . The course is accredited at a level 3 course, earning 9 credit points. This equates to an NVQ level 3, Advanced Diploma or an A level.

Event date: Monday & Tuesday 23 & 24 January - 9:30am – 4.30pm
Cost: This course is priced at £1150 per person – a group rate for 3 people or more would be reduced to £1,000 per person.
Contact: Máire Patton
Phone: 028 90 438614
Location: MediationNorthern Ireland,83 University Street,BelfastBT7 1HP

Participants to this training will work towards achieving the following 6 learning outcomes:

Understanding the anatomy of conflict
Understanding the principles and practice of mediation
Understanding how, when, why and where to use mediation
Knowledge, understanding and practice of the 5 stage mediation model
Practice of co-mediation
Understanding of mediation referral and administration systems necessary to offer a mediation service

The next course will be delivered as four X two day sessions in January/February 2012. (subject to numbers)

This fee includes:

8 full days of training
Training Manual
Support for NOCN Portfolio completion
NOCN Level 3 accreditation

This is one of the recognized qualifications for mediators in theUKand ROI.

*please note that as with almost all caring professions – professional practice in mediation requires both a combination of qualification and practice experience

Having achieved this qualification staff will be ready to begin supervised practice within their own organization.

Following the completion of 2 supervised practice cases staff members would then be considered to have reached the standard level of professional practice required in mediation.

Supervision of practice can be completed internally through a process of peer supervision or line manager supervision.