Training schedule for 2012
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.
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.
QLD 14th - 21st February 2012
VIC 20th - 22nd & 27th -29th February 2012
NSW March 2012 (Dates to be confirmed)
WA 21st - 24th & 30th - 31st March 2012
For more information view our course brochure and registration form.
Probity Services Accreditation Course
IAMA is now conducting a four day course designed for the Accreditation of Probity Services Providers.
The course covers the essentials of probity and ethics principles and practice, particularly in procurement related processes. This includes issues of accountability, transparency, related statutes and policy. The course content has been developed in consultation with government and practitioners, in order to provide a common understanding of the fundamental requirements for the provision of probity services.
The course content includes:
- The probity services environment
- Roles and responsibilities of probity services practitioners
- General and specialist procurement and similar processes
- Specific areas of probity and ethics
- Ethical behaviour of buyers and suppliers
- Probity risk management
- Probity issues in contracting, and
- Other issues impacting on probity and accountability.
The course does not replace practical experience, but includes a high level of practical case studies. Successful completion will result in accreditation as a Probity Services Provider. The Accreditation will be determined by an Accreditation Board, with consideration of overall course performance and an accreditation exercise.
Course dates:
Expert Determination
Expert Determination is an Alternative Dispute Resolution process that has become particularly popular in the construction industry as an alternative to arbitration.
Expert Witness
Preparing an expert report is not just about having appropriate expertise. Courts have strict criteria that need to be met for expert evidence to be admissable. Any person preparing an expert report and giving expert evidence must understand their role and what the Law and the Courts require. This workshop will give you a clear understanding of your obligations and address the practical aspects of preparing an expert report and giving evidence in a Court or before a Tribunal.
Course dates:
Sydney 7th, 14th and 21st October - Email for more information
Adjudication Course
Peth 16 - 17th of November See Events Listing
Adjudication Advice
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.
The Professional Certificate in Arbitration is offered nationally and the program provides knowledge and an appreciation of commercial arbitration and its role within the Australian legal system.
Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) at the University of Adelaide provides administrative management for this special program. For more information please visit www.adelaide.edu.au/arbitration (link to http://www.adelaide.edu.au/arbitration/)
Application for the Professional Certificate is now open! To apply for entry to this program you need to complete the 2012 online application form (link to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/arbitrationapp).
Arbitration Upgrade Course
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 the Membership Officer at 07 3218 2168
Continuing Professional Development (CPD Events)