This qualification is includes self-paced learning activities and face-to-face workshops for demonstration of skill.

You will undertake assessments focusing on knowledge and theory, project work incorporating undertaking gender assessment, and developing, implementing and monitoring a gender strategy, policy and practice in the workplace.

Throughout this qualification, students can expect:

• weekly one-hour facilitated online sessions
• fortnightly full day workshops
• self-paced learning and activities online.

This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.

In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.

The program is designed with three modules: 

• Module 1: Developing and applying a gender lens (7 weeks) 
• Module 2: Promoting gender equity within a work context (10 weeks) 
• Module 3: Undertaking gender equity work (9 weeks) 

Choose your own depth of learning by taking all three modules, completing two modules, or just Module 1 (you must complete Module 1 to undertake Modules 2 or 3).

• Module 1: Developing and applying a gender lens   
  • VU22770 Develop a gender lens to support gender equity work – Understand gender equity values and requirements.   
  • VU22771 Apply a gender lens to own work role – Identify ways to better contribute to gender equity.  

You can exit on completion of Module 1 or continue your study with Module 2 and/or Module 3.

• Module 2: Promoting gender equity within a work context  
  • VU22772 Communicate effectively with gender equity stakeholders – Develop and communicate gender equity key messages.  
  • VU22773 Establish support for gender equity work – Engage different stakeholders to support gender equity work. 
  • VU22774 Explore gender equity policy and practice in the workplace – Identify gender inequity in organisational policies and practices.  

• Module 3: Undertaking gender equity work 
  • VU22775 Undertake a gender assessment within a work context – Determine the gender-responsiveness of a policy, program, service, or project.  
  • VU22776 Develop gender equity strategies – Develop strategies that contribute to gender equity in a work context. 
  • VU22777 Implement and monitor gender equity strategies – Build strategies to achieve successful gender equity outcomes in a work context.