Course Title: Develop a gender lens to support gender equity work

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C0048 Course in Gender Equity

Course Title: Develop a gender lens to support gender equity work

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 36

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HUSO5227

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Term1 2021

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HUSO5227

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

VE 2020 (GNDR)

HUSO5227

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face

VE 2022 (XXXX)

HUSO5227

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face

VE 2023 (All)

Course Contact: Jo Wallwork

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3983

Course Contact Email: mary-josephine.wallwork@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a gender lens using an intersectional approach, based on theoretical frameworks and value-based practices.

This unit supports the development of a gender lens, including attainment of the foundational theoretical frameworks required to apply a gender lens in practice.

It includes the development of the skills required to explore the impacts of gender inequity in work and society. It also helps build self-awareness of personal values and perceptions of gender equity and the ability to reflect on how these align with the values underpinning gender equity and equality. 

This unit applies to practitioners and professionals with varying degrees of responsibility, working in roles that require an understanding of gender equity. This unit enhances the ability to reflect on own performance within known work environments and work practices. 

This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with VU22771: Apply a gender lens to own work role

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU22770 Develop a gender lens to support gender equity work

Elements:

1. Review the theoretical frameworks and regulation underpinning gender equity

2. Explore the impacts of gender inequity

3. Develop self-awareness around gender equity


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions

Assessment Task 2: Case Study Analysis

Assessment Task 3: Reflective Journaling