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Mediation (FETAC Level 6)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Mediation (N32796) .
  • Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Who should complete this course?

  • Family Mediators, Community Mediators, Workplace Mediators, Victim/Offender Mediators.
  • Those in the legal profession who wish to gain an accredited qualification in Mediation.
  • People who wish to learn Mediation Skills or commence a career in Mediation.
  • People who wish to gain a qualification in the subject matter with tutor full tutor support.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

  • demonstrate detailed knowledge of the concept of mediation and its contexts
  • be familiar with the key principles and practices underpinning mediation
  • critically evaluate the different approaches to be used when dealing with conflict and impasse
  • demonstrate skills in mediation and case work
  • demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical guidelines and principles
  • consider the impact on the practitioner of working with people in conflict
  • actively promote their own learning and reflexivity as mediators
  • understand the importance of supervision in developing both competence and confidence.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.

Assignments may be emailed or posted  to the College whichever is more convenient.

Topics covered include:

  • The Concept of Mediation
  • The Context for Mediation
  • Models of Mediation
  • Mediation Practice
  • Case Development and Management.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Leaving Cert (or equivalent) and/or relevant work and life experience.
    Learners are expected to be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information for a Level 5 award and more complex information for Level 6 award.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Some assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a supervisor or manager.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • All participants must have access to a professional environment to fulfill the Skills Demonstration assessment requirements of the course – which is at least 20 hours work experience for minor awards.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

Special Entry Requirements:

  • Learners must have prior demonstrable interest in mediation and have supervised access to live cases for practice purposes.

Progression to further Studies:

  • This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Assessment:

This award is assessed through a series of assessments, which are submitted by the student. This includes written assignments, a personal learner record and skills demonstrations. Some assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a supervisor or manager. There are no exams with this course

As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process.

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Mediation (N32796).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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