A professional designation is your way of differentiating yourself and conveying your level of achievement to prospective users of your services.

A member in good standing can apply for accreditation as a Chartered Mediator, Chartered Arbitrator. These designations are recognized nationally and internationally, signifying to the public and to those referring clients that an ADR practitioner has achieved a particular level of skill and experience. Individuals who hold these designations stand above the crowd and therefore enjoy a competitive advantage.

Experienced members in good standing can apply for the Chartered Mediator (C.Med.) or Chartered Arbitrator (C. Arb.) designations. These are the most senior designations offered by the Institute.

Requirements

C.Arb. (Chartered Arbitrator) applicants must have the requisite training and a minimum of two years experience; meet with the Regional Chartered Arbitrator Accreditation Committee (RCAAC); successfully complete an interview and a role play; and have conducted at least 10 arbitrations as sole arbitrator or have chaired at least five arbitrations, two of which were fee-billed.

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• C.Arbitrator Application (through ADRIC)
• C. Arbitrator Principles Criteria and Protocols

C.Med. (chartered mediator) requires 80 hours of mediation theory; completion of a skills mediation training program and BCAMI or approved conflict resolution courses; and 100 hours of study or training in dispute resolution generally. The applicant must meet with the Regional Chartered Mediator Accreditation Committee (RCMAC) and have conducted at least 10 mediations as sole mediator or presided as the mediation chairperson in at least five fee-billed mediations.

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR YOUR CHARTERED MEDIATOR (C.Med) DESIGNATION PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT CHANGES

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• Application for Chartered Mediator Roster
• C.Mediator Principles, Criteria and Protocols

Obtaining the C.Arb. or C.Med.

If approved by the RCAAC or RCMAC panel, the application is sent to ADRIC which grants the designation. The applicant cannot use the status until approval is received from the ADRIC. The member's certificate is sent to the BCAMI for presentation and an announcement is made. An applicant who is not approved by the RCAAC ir RMAC may appeal to the National Accreditation Committee.

Persons granted the C.Arb. and/or C.Med. must also maintain National fees in good standing (currently $159 per designation plus HST) in addition to BCAMI provincial dues.

TRAINING

• BCAMI Comm'l Arbitration 2012 Course Registration Form

C. Arb Application revised