NZQA registered unit standard
12838 version 4
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Title
Compare and analyse different approaches to mediation
Level
6
Credits
8
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: compare
theoretical perspectives as they relate to mediation; compare
models of practice for mediation; and analyse theories of
mediation.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Mediation
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Compare theoretical perspectives as they relate to mediation.
Range
two perspectives.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Comparison identifies the features of different theoretical perspectives of
mediation.
1.2
Comparison identifies the rationales for the different mediation theories.
Outcome 2
Compare models of practice for mediation.
Range
two models.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Comparison identifies the implications for the mediation process of applying
each model of practice.
2.2
Comparison identifies practical applications for the mediation process.
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Outcome 3
Analyse theories of mediation.
Range
two theories.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Analysis identifies different theories of mediation and their effects on the
mediation process.
3.2
Analysis identifies the constraints of different theories for a given scenario
situation in mediation.
3.3
Analysis discusses the advantages of different theories for a given scenario
situation in mediation.
3.4
Analysis includes rationale for selecting a given approach to mediation for an
identified fact situation.
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
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Comments on this unit standard
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12838 version 4
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