BECOMING AN ACCREDITED MEDIATOR
To qualify as a mediator you have to do the 5 day “IFM Basic course in mediation”. If you are not
a mental health practitioner (psychologist or social worker) you will have to do the 2 day course
“Psychology for lawyers and mediators”. If you are not in a legal profession, you will have to do
the 2 day course “Law for psychologists and mediators”.
Please be advised: Psychologists or social workers who have not worked with children, are
advised to do the course “Psychology for mediators”. Lawyers who have not worked in family law
or does not know family law in SA, are advised to attend the course in law. All our courses are
accredited by Nabfam.
At the Institute of Mediators we assist you to become an accredited mediator and also to obtain
your ongoing CPD points.
The process for accreditation is as follows:
1.
Attend the Institute of Family Mediators 60 hour Basic Mediation course.
2.
Attend the Law for Psychologists course.
3.
Attend the Psychology for Lawyers course.
4.
Complete the Portfolio of Evidence (POE) for each of these courses
A POE is a body of work where you would have to meet specific theoretical and practical
requirements which will aid you in your eventual work as a practicing accredited mediator.
5.
You will then need to write and pass an exam.
6.
In addition, you need 8 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
7.
You also are required to conduct 3 supervised mediation sessions.
You are welcome to consult our website for more information on the dates of courses and the
registration process at www.ifmediatiors.co.za.
You can register online and book for one of our courses in mediation and / or for CPD points.
If you have any more queries do not hesitate to contact us.
Rudi Rust
074 550 3000