
I want to be a family mediator
As Director of Studies for Mediation Institute I often have conversations with people. They tell me “I want to be
The NMAS is the National Mediator Accreditation System for Australia. It was established and maintained by the Mediators Standards Board.
Under the NMAS the process and requirements for NMAS Accreditation is prescribed.
The NMAS Accreditation System is available in a document from the Mediators Standard Board Website – access the NMAS as a downloadable PDF
You must have completed a 38 hour NMAS Course or equivalent training within a specified time and then completed an assessment for competence. Scroll down for more information.
As Director of Studies for Mediation Institute I often have conversations with people. They tell me “I want to be
I highly recommend studying with Mediation Institute, it is better than classroom learning! The online interaction was fantastic, I could
Step 1: Complete a Training Program in accordance with NMAS Approval Standards Part I, Section 2.3. Training is a minimum of 38 hours and requires 9 mediation role plays within a 24 month period prior to assessment. More information about the Mediation Institute NMAS Training and Assessment course.
Step 2: Achieve Competent Grading in an Assessment once you have completed your training course you must pass an assessment conducted in accordance with the NMAS Approval Standards Part I, Section 2.4.
Step 3: Apply to a Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) such as Mediation Institute for NMAS Accreditation. You must apply for accreditation within 6 months of completing your assessment and provide the necessary evidence to show that you are eligible to apply.
Step 4: Your name will be added to the National Register by Mediation Institute once your NMAS Accreditation is approved.
There are criteria for accreditation as a mediator in addition to the training and assessment requirement.
You must:
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