The course is assessed to the level prescribed by the Family Mediation Council. It is required to pass this Foundation Training course before being able to register with the Family Mediation Council as a family mediator.



Approach



The course is assessed both by the trainers and by an independent assessor. The trainers will work with the participants during the course to help them reach the required level of competence, which will hopefully enable them to pass the course.


The trainers will be observing and assessing all participants during the training programme. They will be assessing:


∞ Their understanding and ability to absorb new concepts, skills and to demonstrate competence.


∞ Their aptitude as a family mediator.


∞ Their commitment to the role and tasks.


∞ Their achievement of a satisfactory level of the FMC professional competencies as outlined in FMC Manual of Professional Standards and Self-regulatory Framework.


After the course, an external assessor will check the trainers' continuous assessment; assess the video recording of the practice assessment; and assess the written assignments after Module 3.




Methods: Assignments and Assessment Summary



Between Module 1 and Module 2

  • Assignment 1 – on principles and skills covered during Module 1.


Between Module 2 and Module 3

  • Assignment 2. Prepare a presentation of Theory frameworks (from the prescribed reading) to be delivered during Module 3.
  • Assignment 3. Prepare two short theory essays


Module 3

  • Delivery of the Theory frameworks presentation
  • Mediation practice to be video-recorded for later assessment.


After Module 3

  • Assignment 4: selection and transcript of examples demonstrating key mediation skills from the recorded video.
  • Assignment 5: Parenting Plan based on one of the role plays.
  • Assignments 6 & 7: Memorandum of Understanding and Open Financial Summary based on one of the role plays.
  • Assignment 8: Q&A written assignment.
  • Assignment 9: Reflective logs, not assessed.
  • Assignment 10: FMC – online & in-person environment setting conversation.
  • Assignment 11: Final reflection and feedback forms, not assessed.


All the assessed assignments must be passed in order to complete the course.



Role plays during the course There is formative assessment during the course, with the trainers/assessors observing and assessing the role plays throughout the training. There will be ongoing feedback from the trainers throughout the course as well as coaching during some of the role plays.



Feedback to participants



Ongoing feedback is provided to participants throughout the course, for example during the role plays, which allows the trainers to offer extra support to those that need it.


Following the completion of the training programme and the marking of all written material, notification goes to each participant as to whether they have passed the Foundation Training course. If they have not, an indication of any further requirement will be sent to them with feedback on what needs to be completed.


Those participants whose either written or video assesments do not meet the standard for passing, will be given support in the form of feedback (written in principle, oral if necessary) and one more opportunity to resubmit or do a role play to be re-recorded, and be re-assessed.






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