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Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (CHC81115)

About This Qualification

This course is designed for Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners who support families experiencing complex and high-conflict situations, often within family law systems. Graduates may work independently or within larger organisations to deliver mediation and dispute resolution services.

The qualification aligns with the Family Law Act 1975 and the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Regulations 2008, ensuring compliant practice standards. Practitioners are trained to make complex, independent decisions in specialised legal contexts, and may also take on leadership responsibilities such as planning, budgeting, and program management.

Work Placement Requirement:
To complete this qualification, students must undertake 50 hours of practical work as outlined in the unit assessment requirements.

Potential Career Pathways

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Mediation & conflict resolution

Family Mediator

Family law support services

Program Coordinator

Leadership & service delivery

Course Curriculum

There are 6 core units and 4 elective units, total of 10 units.

Total Units 10
01 CHCDFV008 Manage responses to domestic and family violence in family work Core
02 CHCDSP001 Facilitate dispute resolution in the family law context Core
03 CHCDSP002 Adhere to ethical standards in family dispute resolution Core
04 CHCDSP003 Support the safety of vulnerable parties in dispute resolution Core
05 CHCFAM001 Operate in a family law environment Core
06 CHCFAM002 Work with a child-focused approach Core
07 CHCDFV013 Manage domestic and family violence screening and risk assessment processes Elective
08 CHCFAM007 Assist clients to develop parenting arrangements Elective
09 CHCFAM008 Work within a child inclusive framework Elective
10 CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families Elective
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification aligns with family dispute resolution practice requirements and supports compliance with family law and mediation standards in Australia.
Student Cohort
This course is designed for learners seeking to work in family dispute resolution, family mediation, and related community or legal support services.
Pathways
Graduates may work independently or within larger organisations delivering family dispute resolution and mediation services, with opportunities for leadership and program coordination responsibilities.
Educational & Support Services
Students receive trainer guidance, online learning resources, and support throughout the course, including practical placement assessment requirements.
Course Delivery Mode
This qualification is delivered online to provide flexible study access for working professionals and eligible practitioners.
RPL / Credit Transfer
Eligible students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer according to provider policy and course requirements.

Course Overview

Duration 42 Weeks
Level Graduate Diploma
National Code CHC81115
Delivery Mode Online
Study Arrangement 38 weeks study + 4 weeks break
Course Fee $9,990
AUD

Enrollment Entry Requirements

  1. 01

    Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent.

  2. 02

    Hold accreditation under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS); or

  3. 03

    Hold the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC); or

  4. 04

    Can provide documented evidence of previous experience in a dispute resolution environment in a job role involving self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas, exercise of independent judgement and decision-making, and a range of technical and other skills.

  5. 05

    Successful completion of the pre-enrolment interview.

  6. 06

    Access to a computer with internet access and a video camera installed.

  7. 07

    Students must also have Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel loaded.

Technical Specifications

Computer access, internet connection, video camera, and Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required.