VU22774 Explore gender equity policy and practice in the workplace: Learner Guide

The Course in Gender Equity is Australia’s first accredited gender equity training program. The Course will equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and solutions to engage in gender equity work and identify and address gender equality issues in the workplace.

Gender inequality is a recognised social issue in Australia, as evidenced by the plethora of national, state and local strategies, plans and legal instruments developed to address it at its core.

The Course was developed with the support of the Victorian Government.

The Course in Gender Equity has been accredited under Part 4.4 and 4.6 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 with the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and is delivered by Registered Training Providers. Refer here for a list of current providers delivering this course.

Unit overview

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to review internal workplace policies and procedures applicable to a work context against the external environment, from a gender equity perspective.

It includes scoping the legislation, regulation and workplace standards environment of gender equity policy and practice and then reviewing internal policy and practice applicable to a work context to identify gaps and next steps for incorporating gender equity in the workplace. It also reviews how other policies relating to equity and inclusion may intersect with gender equity policy and practice applicable to a work context.

Product details

This product includes the Learner Guide for the specified unit from the Course in Gender Equity.

Download details

Following payment, a link will be made available and emailed to the purchaser with details on how to download the Learner Guide.

The Learner Guide will be provided as a PDF.

Further information

For further information on this Unit of Competency or the Course in Gender Equity please email training@whv.org.au.