• Professional Certificate In Arbitration
IAMA Training Overview
The Institute is one of Australiasia's leading providers of alternative dispute resolution training courses.
We provide an Australia-wide and international network of experts in ADR practice, theory and training.
This network includes lawyers, academics, engineers, architects, accountants and others who by their experience have proved their expertise in the field of alternative dispute resolution.
In its core business of providing arbitration and mediation services the Institute has, through its panel of experienced arbitrators and mediators, conducted hundreds of arbitrations and mediations. This vast practical experience enables it to deliver services which are at the forefront of practice in the alternative dispute resolution field.
We can provide our specially prepared regular programs or tailor a program to your particular needs be it for individuals and organisations. The Institute focuses on assessing the needs of the particular participants and their organisational contexts.
Experienced coaches are used where appropriate to provide feedback, encouragement and guidance to participants.
Every course is reviewed and evaluated. Evaluation is sought from all participants, both in the form of written questionnaires and in group debriefing discussions held at the end of courses.
The Practitioner's Certificate in Mediation
The Practitioner’s Certificate in Mediation is presented by nationally accredited instructors and is conducted Australia-wide. The course offers a practice-oriented qualification in mediation and participants who successfully complete the assessment module may apply for accreditation under the National Mediator Accreditation Scheme through IAMA.
The Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia (IAMA) invites registrations for its national mediation course.
With mediation being adopted widely across the commercial, legal, industry, education and government sectors, an understanding of the practical application of mediation techniques is an important and useful professional skill.
Program
The program is in two modules comprising four days of instruction and two days of supervised coaching and assessment. It includes coverage of all issues required by National Mediator Accreditation Scheme (NMAS) including the dynamics of conflict and negotiation, the principles, stages and functions of mediation and the skills that make an effective mediator. It also includes examination of current legal and ethical issues relevant to professional mediators. The course format includes a mix of lecture, discussion and practice.
Participants who successfully complete the assessment module may apply for National Accreditation through IAMA.
Sydney 17 - 20 February & 26 - 27 February 2010
Brisbane 9 - 12 March 2010 & 15 - 16 March 2010
Melbourne 2 - 4 & 9 - 11 March 2010
Perth 17 - 20 March & 26 - 27 March 2010
Adelaide 4 - 7 May & 10 - 11 May 2010
Melbourne 15 - 17 June & 22 - 24 June 2010
Melbourne 12 - 14 October & 19 - 21 October 2010
FOR COURSE BROCHURE & REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE.
Professional Certificate in Arbitration
Arbitration is a formal dispute resolution process in which two or more parties refer their dispute to an independent third person who makes a binding decision.
The Professional Certificate in Arbitration results from a joint venture between the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (IAMA) and the University of Adelaide Law School combining expertise to provide high quality education in the field of arbitration. www.adelaide.edu.au/arbitration/
The Professional Certificate in Arbitration is offered nationally and the program provides an appreciation and understanding of the role of arbitration, the process and the legislative framework.
Applications for the 2010 program are now open! Please complete and submit the 2010 application form before 8 February 2010.
The Professional Certificate in Arbitration is administered by Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) at the University of Adelaide. Further information for future students is available from this website or by contacting the National Program Coordinator in PCE.
The New Australian National Mediator Standards
IAMA has taken a strongly supportive and active role throughout the development of an independent, voluntary scheme within which mediators can seek national accreditation under a set of new approval and practice standards. As their name suggests, the new National Mediator Standards have national application and became effective on 1 January 2008. The effectiveness of the National Mediator Accreditation Scheme will depend on the participation of agencies that carry the status of being a Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB).
As one of the largest RMABs, IAMA plays a key role in providing assistance for:
- People wishing to be trained and assessed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Australian National Mediator Standards
- Trained mediators seeking national accreditation under the new National Approval Standards
- Existing IAMA accredited mediators seeking to gain national accreditation under the new National Approval Standards
- Nationally accredited mediators seeking to maintain their compliance with the criteria set out in the new National Practice Standards
Existing mediator members of IAMA should note that these new National Standards are separate from IAMA’s own internal Competencies and Principles for Accredited Mediators.
National Approval Standards (PDF) and the National Practice Standards (PDF)
For further information please phone National Office at 61 3 9607 6908.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD Events)
To confirm dates and other details please contact the Chapter Offices. Contact details can be found HERE.
| Date | Event, Topic and Speakers | Hours | CPD |
| FEBRUARY | |||
Wed 3 (NSW) |
Security of Payment - "Party Pooper or a Principled Approach" Speaker: Robert Riddell |
1 | 1 |
Tue 9 (WA) |
Mediation Colloquium #1 - "Emotions in Workplace Mediations" Speaker: Su Lloyd |
2 | 4 |
Mon 15 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Tue 16 (VIC) |
"Workplace Mediations" |
2 | 2 |
Wed 17 (WA) |
WA Chapter General Meeting, Q & A Session & Refreshments After |
1 | 1 |
Wed 17 - Sat 20 (NSW) |
Practitioners Certificate in Mediation | 40 | 30 |
MARCH |
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Wed 3 (NSW) |
"Plunkett's Legacy" A book on this Irishman's contribution to the Rule of Law in NSW, written by Tony Earls |
1 | 1 |
Mon 8 (WA) |
Adjudication Learning Workshop |
2 | 2 |
Wed 10 (NSW) |
Adjudicator's Discussion Evening | ||
Mon 15 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Commmittee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Wed 17 (WA) |
Professional Development Session & Refreshments After | 1 | 1 |
Wed 17 - Sat 20 & (WA) |
Practitioners Certificate in Mediation | 40 | 30 |
Tue 23 (VIC) |
Marketing a Mediation Business Speaker: Ian DeLacy |
2 | 2 |
| APRIL | |||
Wed 7 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: Election Addresses by Candidates Standing for Council & NSW Chapter Committee | 2 | 2 |
Sat 17 (VIC) |
Mediation Master Class (Full Day) | ||
Mon 19 (NSW) |
NSW Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Wed 21 (WA) |
WA Chapter General Meeting, Q & A Session & Refreshments After | 1 | 1 |
| MAY | |||
Wed 5 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Thu 13 - Fri 14 (WA) |
Certificate in Adjudication | 14 | 14 |
Mon 17 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Tue 18 (VIC) |
Neighbourhood Disputes: An Interactive Workshop Speaker: Harry Silver from the Dispute Resolution Service |
2 | 2 |
Wed 19 (WA) |
Professional Development Session & Refreshments | 1 | 1 |
Fri 29 - Sat 30 (NSW) |
Certificate in Adjudication Course | 12 | 24 |
| JUNE | |||
Wed 2 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Tue 15 (WA) |
Mediation Colloquium #2 | 2 | 4 |
Wed 16 (WA) |
Annual General Meeting & Refreshments | 1 | 1 |
Mon 21 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
| JULY | |||
Wed 7 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Mon 19 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Tue 20 (VIC) |
Commercial Mediation Speaker: Amy Cousins of Financial Ombudsman Service |
2 | 2 |
Wed 21 (WA) |
Professional Development Session & Refreshments | 1 | 1 |
| AUGUST | |||
Wed 4 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Tue 10 (WA) |
Mediation Colloquium #3 | 2 | 4 |
Mon 16 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Wed 18 (WA) |
WA Chapter General Meeting, Q & A Session & Refreshments | 1 | 1 |
Tue 24 (VIC) |
The Confidentiality and Ethics of the Mediation Procses Speaker: Tania Saurdin |
2 | 2 |
| SEPTEMBER | |||
Wed 1 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Mon 6 (WA) |
Adjudication Learning Workshop | 2 | 4 |
Wed15 (WA) |
Profesional Development Session & Refreshments | 1 | 1 |
Wed 15 - Sat 18 (NSW) |
Practitioners Certificate in Mediation | 40 | 30 |
Mon 20 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Tue 21 (VIC) |
Regulatory Developments Speaker: Neil Twist |
2 | 2 |
| OCTOBER | |||
Wed 6 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Tue 12 (WA) |
Mediation Colloquium #4 | 2 | 4 |
Mon 18 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Wed 20 (WA) |
WA Chapter General Meeting, Q & A Session & Refreshments | 1 | 1 |
Sat 23 (WA) |
Expert Determination Workshop | 8 | 12 |
Tue 26 (VIC) |
Marketing Part 2 Speaker: Anthea Hancock |
2 | 2 |
| NOVEMBER | |||
Wed 3 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Mon 15 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |
Wed 17 (WA) |
Professional Development Session & Refreshments | 1 | 1 |
Tue 23 (VIC) |
"A Night of Practise" Panel Discussion |
2 | 2 |
| DECEMBER | |||
Wed 1 (NSW) |
Forum Evening: TBA | 1 | 1 |
Tue 7 (WA) |
Mediation Colloquium #5 | 2 | 4 |
Wed 8 (WA) |
WA Chapter General Meeting & Sundowner | 1 | 1 |
Mon 20 (NSW) |
NSW Chapter Committee Meeting | 2 | 2 |