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Expiry of Mediation unit standards

Subfield	Domain	ID
Public Sector Services	Mediation	12833-12841

The Skills Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

Summary

These unit standards are not fit for purpose and have not had any usage since 2013.  The national qualifications containing these unit standards have been scheduled to expire at the end of December 2018.

Main changes

· These unit standards were designated expiring without replacement.

These Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2018

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

Key to review category
A	Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and the same version number
B	Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number
C	Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID
D	Standard will expire and not be replaced

Business > Public Sector Services > Mediation

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
12833	Apply communication skills within the mediation process	4	4	D
12834	Demonstrate understanding of the dynamics and sources of conflict in mediation	4	6	D
12835	Demonstrate knowledge of when the mediation process is appropriate to the resolution of disputes	5	8	D
12836	Describe and manage power in the mediation process	5	8	D
12837	Examine and apply the use of caucusing in mediation	5	4	D
12838	Compare and analyse different approaches to mediation	6	8	D
12839	Demonstrate understanding of ethical and legal obligations of mediators	5	6	D
12840	Demonstrate the ability to mediate	6	10	D
12841	Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand legislation related to the mediation of disputes	5	4	D