Architecture, Environment & Housing Alternative Dispute Resolution
Programme Overview
Highlights
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- distinguish the merits of mediation, and the range and limitations of various methods of mediation and negotiation;
- identify issues in scenarios where mediation is applicable and formulate strategies to resolve a dispute by mediation; and
- communicate with parties effectively and manage and control the stages of mediation.
Successful completion of the 40-hour course is recognized by the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (HKMAAL) as meeting Stage 1 training requirement. Students need to complete two further satisfactory assessments or conduct two actual mediations to be accredited as General Panel of Mediator.
Programme Details
Syllabus 1. Mediation process and stages Appropriateness of mediation in resolving disputes, principles, stages of mediation (agreement, preparation, opening, understanding, negotiating, concluding).
2. The role of a mediator Interactivity, interventions, managing expectations, manage joint and separate sessions, option generator, relationship with the parties (non-judgmental, active listening, empathy, discretely authoritative, building relationship), setting ground rules, party control, confidentiality, seating/timetabling.
3. Mediator’s Skills Communication skills, receptive not inquisitive, conversational, open and close questions, hypothetical / leading questions, reality testing, checking assumptions, risk analysis, coaching parties to negotiate, roles of lawyers and other advisors.
4. Mediation procedure Preparation (listing issues, analyze information), Opening (parties’ statements, brief case summary), Negotiating (determine parties’ interests, stances) creating options for mutual gains, resolution agreement (communicating the offers, consequences, bridging the gap, write up immediately).
5. Mediation Cost / Ethics Scale fee / market price. Confidentiality, immunities, CIArb Code.
Assessment
After successfully completing the course by obtaining 100% attendance and passing the assessment, students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a Certificate for Module (Mediation).
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Duration
- 40 contact hours
Teachers
Teacher Information
Ms. Jody Sin
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- HK$16,000
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency such as:
- an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
- a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
- HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
- HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or equivalent qualifications.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
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Certificate for Module (Mediation) 證書(單元:調解) |
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COURSE CODE 39C157213 | FEES $16,000 | ENQUIRY 2508-8862 |
Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Certificate for Module (Mediation)
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