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Mediation Institute is delighted to offer support and services to graduates and members of the NT CJC who due to policy changes need to change their Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) or need to complete their assessment for NMAS Accreditation through an alternative RMAB.
What is your situation?
Accreditation Transfer
You’re a current CJC NT NMAS Accredited Mediator but need to transfer to an alternative RMAB (Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body) due to policy changes at CJC NT.
Assessment
You’ve completed your NMAS Training with the CJC NT but have been told that you need to complete your assessment for NMAS Accreditation with a different provider.
1st NMAS Accreditation
You’ve completed the Training and Assessment and are eligible to apply for NMAS Accreditation but are unable to apply for accreditation through CJC NT.
Detail about NMAS Accreditation Tranfers
This applies if you are currently NMAS Accredited through CJC NT
If you are currently a NMAS Mediator who is accredited through CJC NT and being asked to transfer your accreditation to another RMAB.
We would be delighted to accept your application to transfer to Mediation Institute.
If you are already accredited transferring your accreditation is an administrative process.
What’s the process to transfer?
- Complete the Application to Transfer your NMAS Accreditation Form
- Mediation Institute will contact CJC NT to confirm your accreditation history and that you have applied to transfer
- You will be invoiced for the appropriate membership fee. See the table below.
- Once the fee is paid and the information obtained we will proceed with the transfer notifying the Mediator Standards Board (MSB) and CJC NT to finalise the process
- Mediation Institute will then be your accrediting RMAB and complaint handling service
What does it cost?
The full cost for Mediation Institute for 2 years is currently $260 including GST. You would not be required to pay the $100 additional fee which your accrediting RMAB collects on your behalf and pays to the MSB.
- Less than 6 months till your renewal of accreditation – $0
- Between 6 and 12 months till your renewal – $65
- Between 12 and 18 months till your renewal – $130
- Mor than 18 months till your renewal – $195
How do I apply to transfer?
You can download a Membership Transfer Form here – Membership Transfer Form
If you have any questions please get in touch. Contact
Detail about the NMAS Assessment Program
This applies if you have not yet been assessed for NMAS Accreditation.
The NMAS Assessment program is for people who have completed their mediation training within the rules established by the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) and now need to be assessed for competence.
To assist with the transition being undertaking at Community Justice Centre Northern Territory (CJC NT) if you can provide evidence of training with CJC NT not more than 6 months ago (certificate of training completion date) we will offer free Membership and Accreditation for your first accreditation period.
What’s included?
- refresher training through online learning
- participation as an observer and/or role player in online mediation role plays
- a practice online mediation role play as the mediator
- an individual mentoring session to work on any areas necessary before your assessment (optional but recommended)
- your assessment for NMAS Accreditation
- re-assessment (a 2nd assessment role play) if necessary
- free NMAS membership and accreditation fee (normally $360 for two years)
What does it cost?
The full cost is $990 including GST
How do I enrol?
Two ways:
- You can email our office a copy of your Certificate of Training and request an invoice. Contact Us
- You can enrol online and then send us the certificate. You won’t be able to start the course until we have confirmed eligibility. NMAS Assessment Program
Detail about your 1st NMAS Accreditation Application
This applies if you have not yet applied for NMAS Accreditation
Once you have successfully completed your NMAS Assessment you are eligible to apply for assessment.
Under the NMAS your training and assessment with any eligible Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) must be recognised by others.
There are some rules that apply such as:
- You must apply for accreditation within six months of your assessment
- you must be covered by professional indemnity insurance or have statutory immunity
- you must be of good character
What’s included?
- NMAS Accreditation – we collect $100 for this of which $90 is paid to the Mediator Standards Board on your behalf and put your name on the national register of mediators
- Mediation Institute practitioner membership. $260 for two years.
- Complaint handling (for your work as a mediator, FDRP and/or Family Group Conference Facilitator)
- professional development (delivered online) either free or at a discounted member rate
What does it cost?
The full cost is currently $360 including GST
How do I join?
You can find out more about membership and the application form here – Mi Membership Page
You can download the membership form here – New NMAS Membership Application
Can I pay by instalment?
No. Membership is a one-off payment due to the fact that we will be issuing you a certificate indicating that you have Accreditation and Membership for 2 years.
If you have any questions please get in touch. Contact
If you are not yet trained, become NMAS accredited through us.
The NMAS Training and Assessment is for people who have not completed eligible training or don’t meet one of the alternative pathways to apply for assessment under the NMAS system. You can find out more about alternative pathways here. Experience Qualified Pathway To NMAS Accreditation
What’s included?
- Training to NMAS Standards – fully online and self-paced
- Participation as an observer and/or role player in online mediation role plays (minimum of 6 as a role player)
- A practice online mediation role plays as the mediator (3 practice role plays as the mediator)
- An individual mentoring session to work on any areas necessary before your assessment (optional but recommended)
- Your assessment for NMAS Accreditation
- Re-assessment (a 2nd assessment role play) if necessary
What does it cost?
The full cost is currently $3,650. GST is not payable on this training.
How do I enrol?
You can find out more about the course here – NMAS Mediator Course
You can enrol online here – Mi NMAS Mediator Training and Assessment Course
Can I pay by instalment?
Yes. We offer 2 options for interest free instalments as standard.
- 2 x monthly instalments of $1,825
- 3 x monthly instalments of $1,216.67
You can do that through our shopping cart. If you would like to propose an alternative payment plan please get in touch. Contact
