QUALIFICATION

Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy (Leadership)

National Code: 11202NAT
TAFE SA Code: AC00134

2026 start

Description

This course aims to develop women’s educational, vocational and leadership skills. Students will gain an understanding in gender analysis and develop skills for the application of advocacy and leadership at work and/or in the community. Units covering developing personal productivity, communicating effectively as a workplace leader and leading effective workplace relationships are also included in this course. Students will improve their skills in the areas of research, essay writing, presenting and advanced computing enabling them to take advantage of the pathways into higher education and training or to enhance employment or promotion opportunities.

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12 months

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Locations & Applications

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Scheduled

Adelaide City

701083

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Full & Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

No course admission requirements

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

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Entry Recommendations
We recommend this course if you are interested in women's advocacy and leadership and the status of women. Previous completion of units in study practice, communication, IT and advocacy from the Certificate II in Vocational Preparation for Women and/or the Certificate III in Women's Advocacy or similar is recommended.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course is delivered as a blend of face-to-face learning in the classroom or in a virtual classroom (VC) with some units completed online.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need to be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English and be willing to participate in activities and discussions. You will also need good skills in word processing, PowerPoint, internet research, email and online learning. You will need good study habits, collaboration, teamwork and time management skills.

Mandatory Requirements
In accordance with Section 47 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), TAFE SA offers this course to women only as a scheme intended to ensure that women have equality of opportunity with all persons.

Fees

Average cost per semester

Total Fees for the 12 month course

Subsidised

$253 - $374

$506 - $748

Concession

$253 - $374

$506 - $748

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).

What is the LLN?

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free places are limited and eligibility criteria applies. If all Fee Free TAFE places are filled, you may be offered a subsidised place instead.

Fee Free Training Eligibility

Full Fee

$4,576 - $6,760

$9,152 - $13,520

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Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Graduates of the course have gained employment as Team Leaders in Business Services and Community Services and Health.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy (Leadership) (11202NAT)
This course aims to readdress gender-based inequalities by building capacity amongst women for leadership roles. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 3 core units and 7 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Conduct research	30	DABHT	CUARES412
Provide advocacy and representation services	80	CABDY	CHCADV002
Research and apply feminist frameworks	80	CACFX	NAT11202001

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Advocate for women	80	CACFT	NAT11201001
Communicate effectively as a workplace leader	40	FADHE	BSBLDR412
Develop personal productivity	30	SABZY	SIRXIND005
Lead effective workplace relationships	50	FACZB	BSBLDR413
Make presentations	30	FACXX	BSBCMM411
Manage conflict at work	20	PAASG	MSMSUP280
Show social and cultural sensitivity	20	SABTN	SITXCOM007

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Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy (Leadership)

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