CHC80308 Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family
Dispute Resolution
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CHC80308 Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family
Dispute Resolution
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This
qualification relates to dispute resolution practitioners working in agencies
or independently to provide dispute resolution services and interventions for
families experiencing high levels of relationship conflict and/or where the
clients may be involved in the Family Law system. Dispute resolution in this
qualification has a direct link to the provisions of the Family Law Act.
Practitioners at this level are making high level, independent, complex
judgements in highly specialised contexts. Some practitioner roles may also
involve full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of work of self
and others functions including, program planning, budget, strategy, design and
analysis.
Entry requirements
Learners seeking entry to this qualification must demonstrate one of the
following:
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An undergraduate degree or higher qualification in
Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family
Law Mediation or equivalent
OR
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An accredited qualification in conflict management
or dispute resolution at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
OR
·
Certificate IV in Community Mediation together with
significant relevant vocational practice
OR
·
Learners
undertaking this qualification need to have previous experience in a dispute
resolution environment, the job role would have involved the self directed
application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas, the exercise of
independent judgement and decision making, and a range of technical and other
skills
Workplace application
For award of this qualification, candidates must complete
workplace application under direct supervision. Based on this workplace
application, evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment
of the candidate’s ability to apply skills and knowledge as specified in the
compulsory units as outlined below. Direct supervision involves the
practitioner actually being present, observing, working with and if necessary
directing the person who is being supervised.
Occupational titles for these workers
may include:
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Family
Relationships Mediator |
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Family Law Mediator |
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Family and
Couples Mediator |
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Barrister Mediator |
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Aboriginal Family Consultant |
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Dispute Resolution Facilitator |
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ADR Practitioner |
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Manager of an ADR Service |
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Family and Child Mediator |
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Indigenous Family Facilitator |
Packaging Rules
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10 competency units are required for this qualification,
including: ·
6 compulsory
units ·
4 elective
units Elective units may include: -
Competency
units available at Diploma level or higher in the Community Services and/or
Health Training Packages. -
A maximum of 2
competency units may be selected from other relevant Training Package units
available at Diploma (or higher). The elective units offered by CSU Training are listed below. |
Compulsory units
CHCDFV811A Respond to family domestic
violence in family work
CHCFAM505A Operate in a family law
environment
CHCDISP801A Facilitate dispute resolution
in the family law context
CHCDISP802A Implement family dispute
resolution strategies
Elective units
Employers may specify that
certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
The elective units offered by CSU
Training are:
Family Relationship electives
CHCFAM503A Work with a child focused
approach
CHCFAM806A Assist clients to develop
parenting arrangements
Domestic and Family Violence electives
CHCDFV2B Manage own professional
development in responding to domestic and family violence.
Note:
This unit must be completed prior to or in conjunction with the below unit
CHCDFV10B Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
CHCDFV817A Manage domestic and family
violence and abuse screening and risk assessment processes
Leadership Practitioner electives
CHCORG29A Provide coaching and motivation
CHCORG11B Lead and develop others
Diversity and Cultural Context electives
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally
diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal
and/or Torres Strait Islander people