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Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
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CHC81115
Your expertise in managing high-conflict family law matters requires high-level, independent judgement and deep ethical rigour. We are currently exploring partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to establish a formal recognition pathway for your professional experience. Register your interest to be notified as soon as an RPL process is available for this Graduate Diploma.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of family dispute resolution practitioners who provide services and interventions for families experiencing high levels of relationship conflict where clients may be involved in the family law system. They may work as independent practitioners or in larger agencies. Dispute resolution in this qualification has a direct link to the provisions of the Family Law Act 1975 and the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008. Practitioners make high level, independent, complex judgements in highly specialised contexts. Some practitioner roles may also involve full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of own work as well as responsibility for broader management functions such as analysis, program planning, budgeting and strategy design. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed 50 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Qualification Code
CHC81115
Training Package
CHC — Community Services
AQF Level
Graduate Diploma
Total Units
10 (6 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalentorhold accreditation under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS)orhold the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC)orcan 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.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner | Providing mediation services and interventions for families navigating the family law system. |
| Independent Mediator | Managing a private practice focused on resolving high-level relationship conflicts and property disputes. |
| Dispute Resolution Manager | Overseeing agency programs, budgeting, and strategy design within community service organisations. |
Work Placement
IMPORTANTThis qualification includes a requirement for 50 hours of work within a family dispute resolution environment. When a recognition pathway is established, candidates will need to provide documented evidence that their professional experience meets the specific assessment requirements for these hours.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed CV and professional profile
- ✓Position descriptions from dispute resolution agencies
- ✓Employment contracts or records of independent practice
Family Law Context
- ✓Evidence of adherence to the Family Law Act 1975
- ✓Mediation agreements and process documentation
- ✓Records of complex, independent judgements in family law
Safety & Ethical Practice
- ✓Family violence risk assessments and safety plans
- ✓Ethical compliance logs and conflict of interest declarations
- ✓Documentation of responses to vulnerable parties
Child-Focused Evidence
- ✓Case notes demonstrating child-focused approaches
- ✓Intervention plans for high-conflict relationship matters
- ✓Records of child-inclusive practice where applicable
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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