FMC Relationship Services

Who Are FMC Training Services?

FMC Training Services is the training division of FMC Relationship Services, also known as The Family Mediation Centre. FMC has provided Family Dispute Resolution services for over 25 years. Our Practitioners have over 320 combined years of mediation, counselling and relationship education experience.

FMC is a leading training body in conflict resolution skills in Australia. Our trainers are highly experienced FDR Practitioners and industry leaders in dispute resolution initiatives. FMC has a proven track record for achieving highly successful outcomes for intact and separated families, young people and communities.

FMC Training Services also delivers the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution as a Registered Training Organisation with full accreditation through the Attorney General’s Department.


What Sort of Training??

FMC Training Services offer a number of training courses including:

• Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
  (Course delivered under our Registered Training Organisation)
• Foundations of Mediation
• Mediating Property & Financial Matters
• Child Inclusive Practice

Under our Tailored Training program FMC can deliver any of the courses listed above as group training for your organisation on site at your location or at FMC’s Moorabbin training centre. Alternatively, FMC can design a training package around the specific demands & training needs of your organisation. FMC also offers customised services for industry professionals to meet both organisational & individual needs including:

• Group or Individual Supervision
• Workplace Experience
• Industry Seminars and Professional Development Workshops

Need More Information?

Contact us via phone on 03 9556 5333 or email us at rtoadmin@mediation.com.au

 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
(CHC80308)

  Why the Vocational Graduate Diploma of FDR?

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a specialised field where processes have been established and developed over time as a vehicle for building positive, practical and sustainable outcomes for families and children. The Attorney General’s Department requires that eligible candidates undertake specialised training and obtain national registration in order to practice in FDR as part of reforms to the Australian Family Law System. The Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution will enable you to apply to become a registered practitioner.

Entry Requirements…

  Why FMC Training Services?

Established in 1985, The Family Mediation Centre has provided FDR services along with delivering training, supervision and professional development across Australia. Our trainers are highly experienced Practitioners and industry leaders in initiatives such as Child Inclusive Practice and Conjoint Mediation and Therapy (CoMeT). As a registered training organisation, we are nationally accredited providers of the Vocational Graduate Diploma of FDR. FMC offers the full 10-units of the Vocational Graduate Diploma of FDR. Additionally, FMC can assess existing FDR Practitioners against some or all of the Vocational Diploma's requirements.

  Quality Practical Experience...

At FMC we are committed to ensuring that all of our Vocational Graduate Diploma students enter the FDR sector with confidence in their practical abilities.

Our course is designed to hone the theoretical elements covered in the course work with quality practical experience and supervision.

FMC’s student supervisors are highly skilled, nationally registered, practising FRDPs. With their Supervisor’s expert guidance Students will have the opportunity to experience all areas of FDR so that they are confident and ‘job-ready’ when the course concludes and are able to apply for registration with the Attorney General’s Department as an FDR Practitioner.

  The Vocational Graduate Diploma of FDR at FMC...

At FMC the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution is delivered over two semesters. Each semester comprises of 2-weeks of course work followed by a period of practical learning or "placement". The priority for placements is end-to-end case monitoring & exposure as this maximises learning opportunities & outcomes for students.

COMPULSORY UNITS

CHCDFV811B	Respond to domestic & family violence in family work
CHCFAM505B	Operate in a family law environment
CHCDISP801B	Facilitate dispute resolution in the family law context
CHCDISP802B	Implement Family Dispute Resolution strategies
CHCDISP803B	Facilitate family dispute resolution in an impartial manner & adhere to ethical standards
CHCDISP804B	Create an environment that supports the safety of vulnerable parties in dispute resolution.

ELECTIVE UNITS

CHCORG428A	Reflect on & improve own professional practice
CHCFAM801B	Develop an understanding of Child Inclusive Practice
CHCFAM806B	Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements
CHCFAM503B	Work with a child focused approach

If students believe they are already competent in any of the listed units due to prior study &/or experience in these areas, options for recognition assessment are also available.

Downloads:

VGD Brochure

Unit Descriptor Booklet

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 Foundations of Mediation

  What is Mediation?

Mediation is a cooperative decision making process, in which qualified, impartial mediators help people in conflict resolve their differences. The process of mediation presented is a tool which may be used in a variety of contexts, including but not limited to:

• Workplace disputes and HR issues
• Environmental disputes
• Building disputes
• Neighbourhood or Community disputes and issues
• Family disputes
• Schools and education professionals

The mediation process can compliment or be an alternative to the interventions you currently use and is useful in a broad range of settings.

  Benefits of ‘Foundations’ Training?

The course is of great benefit for individuals who wish to become mediators in various fields. It will assist those who coordinate mediation or deal with workplace conflict.

‘Foundations’ is an excellent introduction to mediation skills for individuals. The Mediation skill set is a valuable asset. The tools and techniques covered in this course can be successfully applied to an almost limitless range of industries and scenarios.

People considering a career in Family Dispute Resolution who do not have prior experience in mediation will find this an excellent introduction and a great way to see if it is the right career choice.

  Who is this course for?

Managers	Team leaders	Counsellors	People dealing with conflict in their jobs
People looking at a career in Family Dispute Resolution (E.g. Applicants for the Voc Grad Dip of FDR)

  What Does ’Foundations’ involve?

‘Foundations of Mediation’ has been designed to strengthen your negotiation skills & enhance your ability to prevent and respond to disputes.

FMC’s 3-day Foundations of Mediation training course provides a solid base in both the theory and practice of mediation. Participants will undertake interactive and practical exercises in order to develop the skills necessary to deliver mediation sessions. Our instructors will provide participants with valuable and practical feedback to assist in the development of Mediation skills.

Mediation works positively to:

• Increase understanding of issues contributing to conflict
• Develop & implement logical, sustainable agreements
• Preserve relationships
• Promotes ownership & commitment to change

PLUS...

Mediation provides solutions for managing & resolving differences which are:

P Responsive

P Cost-Effective

P Efficient

Downloads:

Foundations Brochure

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 Mediating Property & Financial Matters

  About The Course...

FMC's Mediating Property & Financial Matters course has been designed to enhance & build the skills of existing Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners & those with a solid understanding of the practice of mediation. Students will receive vital training & informative handouts on Family Law Principles, Superannuation, Domestic Partners Property Settlements, Spousal Maintenance & Financial Checklists. Mediating Property & Financial Matters also offers examples of data collection & percentage splits in sample agreements along with an incredible opportunity to refine & hone your skills through live demonstrations & hands on practice.

  Why FMC Training Services?

The Family Mediation Centre has provided Family Dispute Resolution services for over 25 years. Our FDR Practitioners have over 320 combined years of mediation, counselling & relationship education experience. As a Registered Training Organisation, FMC is a leading training body in conflict resolution skills in Australia. Our trainers are highly experienced FDR Practitioners & industry leaders in dispute resolution initiatives. FMC has a proven track record for achieving highly successful outcomes for intact & separated families, young people & communities.

  Benefits of Financial Mediation Training with FMC...

As with family mediation principles, the strategies employed in the specialised field of mediating financial matters have been established & developed over time as a vehicle for building positive, practical & sustainable outcomes for families & children.
Mediating Property & Financial Matters training is of great benefit for existing FDR Practitioners & Family Law Professionals who seek to increase their understanding of the skills required to mediate financial matters & negotiate successful outcomes.
FMC also offers excellent post training support to participants of our training courses ranging from individual or group supervision through to practical workplace experience with superior professional guidance & comprehensive case review, professional development & feedback.

Downloads:

Mediating Property & Financial Matters Brochure

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 Child Inclusive Practice

  What is Child Inclusive Practice?

Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) is a clinically focused intervention where child consultants employ specialised skills and techniques used to, gain an understanding of a child’s experience of family and separation and then to communicate this information back to the parents in ways that drive positive outcomes for children and their ongoing experience of separation.

  What Does Training Involve?

This intensive 3-day course has been designed to hone and expand the skills of Child Practitioners to work with children within a FDR framework.
Participants are trained using innovative and highly interactive methods which provide them with a solid grounding in both the principles and practice of child inclusive work.

  Benefits of CIP Training?

Child Inclusive Practice training is an invaluable asset for mediators and child consultants alike.
Professional application of Child inclusive techniques has enormous impact on the decisions and focus of parents in separating families, assisting them to hear the needs and experiences of their child/ren which could otherwise be hidden or misunderstood.
Child Inclusive methods have been thoroughly researched and shown to be clinically beneficial over many years. Trained consultants play a vital role in creating positive, sustainable outcomes and experiences for children in separating families.

Downloads:

CIP Brochure

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