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Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women
Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women
50416
7085
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To increase the confidence of mature-age women seeking to return to employment, education and training.
To broaden the awareness of the personal, educational and vocational options of mature-age women beyond traditional notions of what is approriate for women.
To increase awareness of issues affecting women's lives and choices and to equip women with communication skills to deal with these issues.
To provide students with technical and mathematical skills that will enhance their employment and vocational education options.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67300 | Community Articulation | 32 | Module | |
| 67304 | Effective Communication | 32 | Module | |
| 67301 | Introduction to Computing/Non Traditional Modern Machinery | 48 | Module | |
| 67305 | Job Search and Study Options | 32 | Module | |
| 67302 | Personal Management | 32 | Module | |
| 67303 | Practical Maths | 32 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
Electives to be selected to a minimum of 48 hours. Elective modules should be selected which provide the student with a pathway to further learning or employment. The following list is provided for guidance and may be supplemented by other appropriate level 1 or 2 modules or units of competence from accredited courses/qualifications.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67310 | English (Now) | 24 | Module | |
| 67309 | Health and Safety Issues for Women | 24 | Module | |
| 67307 | Senior First Aid | 24 | Module | |
| 67308 | Using Technology - Computer Applications and Office Equipment (Now) | 24 | Module | |
| 67306 | Work/Voluntary Experience | 48 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7089 | 0505 | New Opportunities for Women | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7115 | 51270 | Course In New Opportunities for Women | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
This course is best delivered by staff who have empathy with the Access
and Equity areas and who have experience teaching within Women's programs or
have demonstrated a commitment to improving women's employment and/or further
learning.
A guiding philosophy for providing this course, is to present a positive role
model and encourage participation and enthusiasm from women who wish to return
to study and investigate new career directions in technology and related areas.
Maximum support and assistance should be made available to participants in
order for them to achieve the outcomes of this course and seek employment or
continue with further study pathways.
Resources
The WADTE Women's Bureau Bibliography and Audio Visual materials may be
of assistance
and are available at campus libraries or through inter-library loans.
GENERAL NOTES
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of
Training. Training providers who wish to deliver this program must obtain
written approval from the proponent and be registered by their State
accrediting body.
2. The proponent for this course is the West Coast College of TAFE, 35
Kendrew Crescent, Joondalup WA 6027, telephone (08) 9233 1000. The course was
originally accredited in WA from 03/02/2000 to 30/06/2003. It has been placed
on the NTIS as code 50416WA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager,
Training Products Information Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training
(08) 9235 6222 or the proponent.
4. This course was entered on to the CMS by West Coast College of TAFE
on 30/11/1999.
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