AMDRAS Certificate of Assessment (COA)

Written component

• Ethics and professional conduct
• Mediation process knowledge and decision making
• Reflective practice and appropriate use of process
• Understanding of safety, fairness, and suitability considerations

Role play assessment

• Opening, process explanation, and agreement to mediate
• Communication management and reality testing
• Neutrality, procedural fairness, and self-management
• Option development, negotiation support, and closure

What you receive

• Clear instructions and assessment requirements
• Live role play assessment session with an assessor
• Outcome advice and next-step guidance

To book the COA, you generally need to have completed an AMDRAS recognised mediator training program (COT) or an approved equivalent pathway.

• Completed AMDRAS Certificate of Training (COT), or equivalent
• Ready to demonstrate practice-level competencies
• Able to participate in a live online role play assessment

Not sure if you are ready?

Contact the team to confirm the most suitable pathway and assessment option.

Step 1: Register

Choose the COA option that suits you and complete your registration.

Step 2: Prepare

Complete the written component and review the role play requirements.

Step 3: Role play

Attend the live online role play assessment session with an assessor.

Standard Assessment – Mi graduates

For Mediation Institute Certificate of Training graduates. Includes:

• Written assessment component
• Live role play assessment with an independent assessor
• Online preparation course
• Participate as a role player or observer in Certificate of Training role plays
• Sit in on Certificate of Training sessions

Assessment support package

For candidates who trained with another provider, qualify through the AMDRAS Alternative Pathway or as an existing FDR practitioner, need a reinstatement assessment, or simply want extra support. Includes everything in the Standard Assessment:

• Written assessment component
• Live role play assessment with an independent assessor
• Online preparation course
• Participate as a role player or observer in Certificate of Training role plays
• Sit in on Certificate of Training sessions

Plus this extra support:

• A two-hour coached practice session with a Certificate of Training mentor — a 90-minute role play plus live feedback
• A one-to-one mentoring session following your practice role play
• A free re-assessment if you need one. If your first assessment is marked Not Yet Competent, your second attempt is included at no extra cost. It is rarely needed, but it is there.
• Option to observe other candidates’ assessments to experience the full 2–2.5 hour assessment format
• Extra sessions at package rates — mentoring $190 (standard $250), coached practice $330 (standard $400)
• Book your assessment with our dedicated COA team when you are ready

That’s more than $1,750 of value, assessment $700, practice role play $400, mentoring $250, re-assessment $400, plus course and role play access, for $1,200.

After you pass

Once you successfully complete the COA, you are eligible to apply for AMDRAS Accreditation as a Mediator. Accreditation is managed via your provider and may include membership options.

Individual Mentoring Session

• Personalised coaching to build confidence
• Focused preparation for assessment
• Aligned support with AMDRAS standards

Coached Mediation Practice Session

• Two-hour video mediation role play
• Live feedback from a qualified coach
• Aligned with AMDRAS Standards
• Counts as 2 hours of professional development

AMDRAS Re-Assessment

• For candidates assessed as not-yet competent in their role play assessment
• Video mediation role play re-assessment
• For Standard Assessment candidates. Included free in the Support Package

Membership & AMDRAS Accreditation

• 2-year practitioner membership + AMDRAS Register fee included
• Independent complaint handling
• Webinars and practice support