This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to engage and garner commitment from stakeholders to support gender equity work, using an intersectional approach.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to negotiate and secure the support from stakeholders required to start, continue or enhance gender equity work.

It includes engaging stakeholders, identifying areas for developing their ability to support gender equity work and planning opportunities for stakeholders to support gender equity work.

This unit applies to those working in roles that work with internal or external stakeholders to contribute to or support gender equity initiatives in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of gender equity work.

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 establish stakeholder support for gender equity work within known work environments and work practices.

This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

VU22772: Communicate effectively to gender equity stakeholders

VU22774: Explore gender equity policy and practice in the workplace