Skills Programme

Mediation

Part of the National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution

Mediation provides a structured approach to assisting parties involved in a dispute to engage constructively and work towards resolution. This Skills Programme develops an understanding of mediation as a dispute-resolution process and the practical skills relevant to assisting parties towards constructive resolution.

Mediation — Thinasonke Consulting

Part of a full qualification

This Skills Programme is one of the modules of the National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution. It may also be undertaken independently as a Skills Programme / Workshop. Completing this Skills Programme on its own does not constitute completion of the full qualification.

Overview

About This Programme

Mediation is an important approach to dispute resolution that can assist parties in addressing workplace disagreements in a constructive and structured manner. This Skills Programme develops an understanding of mediation as a dispute-resolution process and introduces practical skills relevant to assisting parties to engage with their differences and work towards constructive resolution. The programme connects knowledge of mediation with practical workplace application within the broader context of labour relations and dispute resolution.

Standalone option

Available as a Skills Programme / Workshop

Mediation is available as an individual Skills Programme for learners or organisations seeking to develop practical knowledge and capability in mediation without undertaking the full National Diploma. It can be undertaken independently as a focused learning opportunity and is also one of the eight Skills Programmes that contribute to the National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice – Dispute Resolution.

This programme can be offered independently of enrolment in the full qualification, subject to Thinasonke Consulting's applicable programme arrangements.

Undertaking this programme on its own does not result in the full qualification.

Learning

What You Will Learn

Participants develop an understanding of mediation as a dispute-resolution process and practical skills relevant to assisting parties towards constructive resolution.

Curriculum

Programme Content

01

Understanding Mediation

Developing an understanding of mediation and its role within workplace dispute resolution.

02

The Mediation Process

Understanding the structured nature of mediation and the role of the parties involved.

03

Facilitating Constructive Resolution

Developing practical capability relevant to assisting parties to engage constructively with workplace disputes.

04

Practical Workplace Application

Connecting mediation knowledge and skills with workplace dispute-resolution situations.

Application

Putting Learning Into Practice

The knowledge and skills developed through this programme can be applied when workplace disputes require a structured process through which parties can engage constructively with their differences and work towards resolution.

Delivery

How the Programme Is Delivered

The programme is delivered as a Skills Programme designed to connect professional knowledge with practical workplace application.

Audience

Who Is This Programme For?

This programme is relevant to individuals developing professional capability in labour relations and dispute resolution, as well as people who may be involved in workplace situations where mediation or constructive dispute resolution is required.

Delivery option

Available for In-House Delivery

Mediation can also be delivered for organisations seeking to strengthen their understanding of workplace dispute resolution and develop practical capability relevant to constructive engagement between parties.

In-house delivery is a delivery option for this Skills Programme — it is not a separate programme.

For organisations

Part of the Labour Relations Partnership Programme

Within the Labour Relations Partnership Programme, mediation capability can contribute to stronger approaches to workplace dispute resolution and more constructive engagement between parties.

Partnership Programme

Qualification

Part of a Broader Qualification

Mediation is one of the eight qualification-linked Skills Programmes forming part of the National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution.

The qualification-linked Skills Programmes collectively relate to the National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution. Completion of an individual Skills Programme alone does not constitute the qualification.

Calendar

Upcoming Training Dates

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Mediation

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Develop practical mediation knowledge and skills relevant to constructive workplace dispute resolution.