2020 August Brochure Diploma in Arbitration

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Diploma in Arbitration
England and Wales
rics.org/arbitration
This 18-month course

has been designed to
provide comprehensive
and intensive training to
develop your practical
skills and knowledge and
further your understanding
of the principles of
arbitration so that you
can conﬁdently advise
or represent parties.
The RICS Diploma in Arbitration
is structured to be equivalent to a
Level 7 qualification on the National
Qualification framework, equating
to a post graduate qualification.
Who should attend?

This course is suitable for professionals
working within the built environment
who want to gain a comprehensive
and practical knowledge of the
arbitral process.
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Course content
Module 1 Module 2 (part 1)

Law of Obligations Arbitration Law including
Examines the law of obligations within the
context of both the English Legal System
the Law of Evidence
and Civil Law, and provides underpinning The module examines the law of Arbitration
knowledge for a more detailed study of as defined by the Arbitration Act 1996 and
dispute resolution. the underlying requirements relating to
the presentation of evidence to a tribunal.
Module 2 (part 2) Module 3

Practice and Procedure Arbitration: Drafting,
The module examines arbitration practice
and procedure as defined by the Arbitration
Award Writing & Evidence
Act 1996. The module develops the necessary
skills for drafting, evaluating evidence
and award writing.
About the trainers

RICS DRS Faculty of Trainers and Assessors consists of highly experienced arbitrators and academics
who are involved in the delivery and assessment of this Diploma qualification.
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Module 1 Module 2 (part 1)

Law of Obligations Arbitration Law including
Module content the Law of Evidence
• The Legal System Module content
• Comparison of common law and civil law • History of arbitration
• Contractual • Arbitration in the context of other methods of
• Quasi-contract dispute resolution
• Tort. • The Arbitration Act
Learning outcomes • Evidence as it applies in arbitration
1. Analyse the nature, rights and responsibilities • The jurisdiction, powers duties of the arbitrator
of parties between whom civil or commercial • The powers and duties of the parties
obligations can arise and justify the nature, • Arbitration agreements
source and significance of those obligations • The role of arbitral institutions, arbitration rules
in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. and administered schemes
2. Appraise the forms, range, limitations and • Commencement of arbitration.
legal consequences of the different types of
contractual and extra contractual obligations Learning outcomes
and their application and performance 1. Evaluate and balance the principles and specific
between civil and/or commercial parties. legal requirements of a domestic arbitration.
3. Recognising the potential overlap: compare, 2. Evaluate and interpret the law of domestic
contrast and apply contractual and extra arbitration appropriately.
contractual claims and remedies.
3. Compare and contrast the various types of
4. Evaluate and interpret legal ideas, case acceptable evidence in civil and commercial
decisions and 20 arguments in the course disputes. The principles applying to the
of considering and resolving a dispute in presentation of evidence in arbitration.
both contract and tort.
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Module 2 (part 2) Module 3

Practice and Procedure Arbitration: Drafting,
Module content Award Writing & Evidence
Some of the contents covered include: Module content
• Commencing the arbitration • Evidence
• Managing the reference submissions • Awards
• Oral evidence • Techniques of judging
• Costs. • Interest
Learning outcomes • Enforcement
1. Evaluate, apply and balance the principles • The hearing.

and specific legal requirements of a Learning outcomes
domestic arbitration.
1. Demonstrate the critical analytical ability and
2. Evaluate, apply and interpret the laws applying competent application of the law by drafting
to domestic arbitration appropriately. a reasoned and enforceable arbitral award.
3. Appraise and evaluate all the key elements 2. Demonstrate a high level of professional skill
of procedure involved in the arbitral process. and proficiency in writing a formal document
4. Demonstrate practical skills in carrying out and that is legally satisfactory, clear, cogent,
controlling the arbitral process, (communicating comprehensive and concise.
effectively with other parties, evaluating 3. Demonstrate skill in evaluating evidence
issues, interpreting evidence, providing according to the relevant principles of law,
judicial decisions clearly and fairly, and distilling issues from submissions and deciding
applying appropriate rules and procedures issues by applying appropriate legal principles
in a reasoned manner) in order to effectively to fact, including with interests and costs.
prepare for and progress an arbitration.
5. Demonstrate an ability to deal with submissions
from the Parties on costs in terms of liability
and quantum.
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Course structure and pricing
Module Module delivery Recommended Price (includes

study hours assessments)
Module 1 2 face-to-face tutorials 200 £1250 + VAT

plus assessments
Module 2 (part 1) 2 face-to-face tutorials 150

plus assessments
Module 2 (part 2) 1 face-to-face tutorial 150 £1475 + VAT

3 webinars
plus assessments
Module 3 2 face-to-face tutorials, 100 £1475 + VAT

3 formative assessments
plus one summative
assessment
Full diploma - save 10% when you 600 £3780+VAT

book all 3 modules together
10% Assessment
The diploma will be assessed by way of assignments and examinations
DISCOUNT at the end of each module. Results for exams/assessment usually
Enrol on modules take approximately 12 weeks to mark and distribute.
1-3 together and
receive a costing of Although this is a distance-learning module, students will have access to
£3780 + VAT an online learning platform for group student discussions and support.
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Why choose RICS as your training provider?

RICS Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) training courses ensure that you are well equipped
to respond to the changing demands of the market by enhancing your skills as a dispute
resolution professional.
With over 40 years providing support and guidance to the built environment sector, we are
confident that we can support you with our immense pool of industry knowledge and experience.
RICS is a recognised Course Provider with CIArb. Those that successfully complete
this qualification can apply for Fellowship membership of CIArb (FCIArb), subject to
them successfully completing the CIArb Peer interview.
What next?
On successful completion of the diploma, you will have a full understanding of the procedures
undertaken by an arbitrator, which will allow you to confidently represent or advise your clients,
opening up fee-earning opportunities.
The RICS Diploma in Arbitration is also the key criteria for admission onto the RICS President’s
Panel of Arbitrators as and when vacancies arise.
How to enrol
If you would like to enrol on this course, please visit

rics.org/arbitration
For further information please get in touch and our dedicated
training team will be happy to assist you.
e [email protected] t 02476 868 584
Terms and conditions

DRS training terms and conditions can be viewed online rics.org/drstrainingterms
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Who should attend?

Module 1 Module 2 (part 1)

Module 2 (part 2) Module 3

About the trainers

Module 1 Module 2 (part 1)

Learning outcomes • Evidence as it applies in arbitration

Module 2 (part 2) Module 3

1. Evaluate, apply and balance the principles • The hearing.

Course structure and pricing

Module Module delivery Recommended Price (includes

Module 1 2 face-to-face tutorials 200 £1250 + VAT

Module 2 (part 1) 2 face-to-face tutorials 150

Module 2 (part 2) 1 face-to-face tutorial 150 £1475 + VAT

Module 3 2 face-to-face tutorials, 100 £1475 + VAT

Full diploma - save 10% when you 600 £3780+VAT

Why choose RICS as your training provider?

If you would like to enrol on this course, please visit

Terms and conditions

United Kingdom RICS HQ

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