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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces students to the theory, practice, principles and skills of facilitative mediation. The overall objectives are to train students to the standard required for National Mediation Accreditation (NMAS). The unit is conducted using lectures and experiential exercises to embed the course content into practice.
Students are able to (1) understand the theory underpinning the practice of facilitative mediation; (2) conduct a facilitative mediation process to NMAS standard; (3) diagnose the mediation process as it applies to different conflicts and disputes; and (4) reflect upon their own practice and experience of mediation.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an advanced and integrated knowledge of the theories of facilitative mediation; (2) demonstrate the ability to conduct themselves ethically and professionally in mediation scenarios; (3) demonstrate the ability to (a) understand the causes and dynamics of conflict; (b) identify the utility of different applied techniques in mediation; and (c) develop and apply professional skills in conducting facilitative mediation; (4) demonstrate (a) the ability to function in a group setting; (b) critical reflection skills; and (c) working with specific skills in mediation; and (5) demonstrate an ability to work with autonomy and professionalism.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) reflective practice journal; (2) preparation and participation; (3) assignment; and (4) professional conduct. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Jill Howieson
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofLAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution and prior approval from the unit coordinator
Approved quota: 36—allocations based on highest marks received in LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution. - Contact hours
- Students must attend every day of the intensive period 15-19 June 2026
- Note
- This unit for final year Juris Doctor students only. Quota allocation will be based on marks gained in LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution.
2026 Attendance: on-campus 15-19 June
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.