18. Facilitation and Mediation Skills
Mediation Institute of Ireland (MII) Associate Level Membership
FETAC Level 5 Community and Health Services DCHSX

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) which aims to assist two or more disputants in reaching an agreement. This is a one-year foundation course for those who wish to work as Facilitators and Mediators in a variety of contexts including Education, Business, Sport, Community, Family and Social Services. The course is aimed at learners new to the field. Emphasis is placed on the personal development and interpersonal skills of the participants through experiential and academic studies

Duration

1 Year full-time

Entry

See Entry Requirements

Principal Areas of Study

General Studies

• Care Provision and Practice
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Information Technology
• English Literature
• Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace
• Safety and Health at Work
• Vocational Studies
• Mediation and Facilitation Skills
• Conflict Management
• Counselling Skills for the Workplace.


Features of the Course

• Experiential studies in Facilitation & Mediation Skills.
• Project based assessment
• Garda vetting for work experience
• Counselling Skills Training – Four hours per week.

Employment

Mediation and Facilitation work in Education, Family, Industrial and Community settings.

Certification

Mediation Institute of Ireland (MII) Associate Level Membership.
FETAC Level 5 Community and Health Services DCHSX

Progression xxx

Higher Education

MII Membership: Certified Level and Practitioner Level.
Mature students who pass the Counselling Skills for the Workplace module and gain a minimum of four Merits and four Passes in the Community and Health Services Award may apply and compete for a place on the course Counselling – Professional Studies.

No of places available

Twenty two

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