The Commission for the Accreditation of Training and Continuing Professional Development is responsible for accrediting organisations that train mediators and for accrediting professional development courses organised by such organisations. The commission sets the criteria that programmes must meet and determines the minimum training required for mediator accreditation. The Development Commission ensures that mediators receive high-quality training and that ongoing education supports their continuous professional development.
What powers does the commission have?
The Commission for the Accreditation of Training and Continuing Professional Development is responsible for:
- granting and, if necessary, withdrawing accreditation from training organisations;
- defining the minimum requirements for theoretical and practical training;
- evaluating training programmes as part of the accreditation process;
- Establishing continuing professional development requirements for accredited mediators.
Composition
The Commission for the Accreditation of Training and Continuing Professional Development is composed of a chair or vice-chair and four permanent members. Two deputy members are also appointed. Except for the chairperson or vice-chairperson, each committee has an equal number of Dutch-speaking and French-speaking members. They are appointed for a term of three years.
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The Federal Mediation Commission comprises several commissions. See how the other commissions contribute to mediation quality:
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