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Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW)

Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW)

Accredited course
National Code:
52877WA
State Code:
BGR13
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/06/2021
Field of Education
1205 - Employment Skills Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate I in
Nominal Hours
300
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Employment and Further Education (2000)
Accredited Date
13/05/2021
Expiry Date
31/05/2026
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW) is a general education program intended to provide participants with the knowledge, skill and support to make a transition into further vocational education and training and/or the workforce.

This course is a bridging course for women looking to re-enter the workforce or change their career direction. The course offers women the opportunity to explore various career options, build confidence, and gain academic standards for further education and training.

It is designed to assist learners who have been marginalised or disadvantaged to develop the skills and abilities to direct their own development into further study or employment.

Schedule
To be awarded the qualification Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW), learners must complete:
- All four (4) core units listed below, plus
- Elective units of 100-150 nominal hours
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ080 NOWMGT102 Investigate personal management strategies 40 Module
AZ057 NOWCDV102 Research and develop a career plan 30 Module
AZ073 NOWCOM102 Undertake basic communication in personal or workplace settings 50 Module
AZ050 NOWTEC102 Use a computer in personal or workplace settings 50 Module
2. Suggested Elective Units

Elective units to be completed 100-150 nominal hours.

- Elective units can be imported from any Accredited Course or Endorsed Training Package at Certificate I level
- A maximum of one (1) unit can be imported at Certificate II level from any Accredited Course or Endorsed Training Package.

Units drawn from Training Packages or other Accredited Courses must comply with the Assessment Guidelines of that Training Package or Accredited Course.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ083 NOWPHS102 Contribute to personal health and safety 30 Module
AZ047 GATWPP102 Engage in workplace practice 70 Module
AZ075 NOWFIN102 Handle personal finances 30 Module
AZ071 NOWEMP102 Prepare for employment 20 Module
AZ060 NOWNUM102 Use practical maths 30 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
YU05 52771WA Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW) Accredited course
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