This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and facilitate the family dispute resolution process with the aim of assisting families to reach mutual agreement on issues related to relationships, children, property and assets. It requires the ability to use mediation, conciliation, facilitation and conferencing skills.

This unit applies to dispute resolution practitioners managing complex family dispute resolution using a variety of facilitative processes within the family law environment.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.