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
• 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 $1,350 of value — assessment $700, practice role play $400, mentoring $250, 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
• Available to candidates enrolled in COA or Support Package

Membership & AMDRAS Accreditation

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