NZQA registered unit standard
12841 version 5
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand legislation related to the
mediation of disputes
Level
5
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of legislation covering a dispute and explain and
apply the legislation.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Mediation
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The knowledge in this unit standard is intended to enable the mediator to mediate
within a given legislative context, but not to give advice on the law.
2
For the purposes of this unit standard, legislation to be complied with is that which is
related to the mediation context. These may include but are not limited to –
Residential Tenancies Act 1986; Resource Management Act 1991; Family
Proceedings Act 1980; Disputes Tribunals Act 1988; Employment Relations Act
2000; Children, Young Persons, and their Families Act 1989; Human Rights Act
1993.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation covering a dispute.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Demonstration identifies legislation covering the dispute situation.
1.2
Demonstration identifies any legislative boundaries to the mediation process.
Outcome 2
Explain and apply the legislation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Explanation identifies legislative constraints or requirements as to the procedure
for mediation.
The Skills Organisation
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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
12841 version 5
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2.2
Explanation identifies the legislative duties of the mediator.
2.3
Legislation is applied in three factual situations.
Status and review information
Registration date
20 September 2002
Date version published
16 July 2010
Planned review date
31 December 2013
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0121
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016