Mediators can register in either Civil/Commercial or Workplace categories, according to their training and experience.

It is possible for a mediator registered in one category to register in the other, if certain conditions are met:

– mediators registered in one category but already experienced in the second category should send in their CVs, if asking to transfer on the basis of work already done; or

– mediators registered in one area and newly trained in the other, can register if they have attended a suitable training course and completed three observations in the new area.

Such applications are sent to two members of the Registration and Standards Committee who will decide if the experience/training was sufficient for the additional registered status to be conferred.

Suitable conversion courses for Civil/Commercial mediators to become Workplace mediators must:

Consist of a minimum of 8 hours’ training in person* , and a minimum of 3 hours pre or post course work/reading/preparation

Set the context of workplace vs civil/commercial mediation e.g. power imbalance, how to deal with confidentiality

Include some role play exercises/feedback

Include training about settlement agreements

 

* As a result of coronavirus, a temporary change has been made to the criterion that the course should be delivered in person, allowing these courses to be delivered online until the end of March 2021.