If you are thinking about be a mediator and access the mediator registry, you are surely wondering what the requirements are, to be able to carry out the appropriate training.
According to Law 5/2012, of July 6, in title III, article 11, People who want to work as civil or commercial mediators must be in possession of one of the following qualifications:
University degree or higher professional training and have specific training to practice mediation, acquired through completion of one or more specific courses taught by duly accredited institutions, valid for the exercise of mediation activity anywhere in the national territory.
to be registered in the registry, the student must complete the fields related to their personal data, specify their degree, specific mediation training and professional experience, and take out professional civil liability insurance.
What does it take to be a mediator?
Training requirements for mediators
(According to the RD that develops the Mediation Law)
Article 3. Need for training of mediators.
1. The mediator must have specific training to carry out the mediation activity.
2. The mediator's training may be acquired in one or more courses and must allow him to master the techniques of mediation and the development of the procedure in accordance with the principles and guarantees established by law, especially with respect to matters that are not may be subject to mediation, respect for the rights and legitimate expectations of third parties, as well as the responsibility of the mediator.
Article 4. Mediator training content.
1. Specific mediation training must provide mediators with sufficient knowledge and skills for the professional practice of mediation, including, at a minimum, in relation to the field of specialization in which they provide their services, the legal framework, psychological aspects , mediation ethics, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution processes and techniques.
2. The specific training of mediation will be developed at both a theoretical and practical level, the latter corresponding to at least 35 percent of the minimum duration provided for in this royal decree for the training of the mediator. The practices will include exercises and simulation of cases and, preferably, assisted participation in real mediations.
Article 5. Duration of training in mediation.
1. The minimum duration of the mediator's specific training will be 100 hours of effective teaching.
2. The training received from foreign institutions will be valid as long as they are duly accredited in their respective countries and, where appropriate, will be taken into account to complete the minimum required duration.
These are the requirements according to the legislation. If you want more information to become a civil, commercial mediator, or any of the other specialties, you can contact contact us or send an email to info @ eimediacion.edu.es
