Qualification Outline
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Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
CHC81115
AYY5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 05/09/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 08/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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.
There are 50 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)- six (6) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- up to four (4) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWB19 | CHCDSP002 | Adhere to ethical standards in family dispute resolution | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWB20 | CHCDSP001 | Facilitate dispute resolution in the family law context | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWB30 | CHCDFV008 | Manage responses to domestic and family violence in family work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWB01 | CHCFAM001 | Operate in a family law environment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWB17 | CHCDSP003 | Support the safety of vulnerable parties in family dispute resolution | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWB00 | CHCFAM002 | Work with a child-focused approach | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D335 | CHC80308 | Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution | Qualification |
No information
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 equivalent
or
hold accreditation under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS)
or
hold the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC)
or
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.
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