The Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women is a program specifically for women — especially those who have been out of paid employment for a while or are thinking about going into study.
The course offers women an opportunity to explore different career options, and includes workshops to build self confidence along the way. You'll also gain computer skills, as well as boost your skills in maths, reading and writing. Employability skills including communication and teamwork will also be covered.
This is the perfect pathway back into work or study, for women who just need a little extra support and assistance in taking those first steps.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
If you're a woman looking to return to study or the workforce or just want to improve your general skills, this course is for you.
This course serves as a bridging program for women who have typically had a break from the workforce and are looking to embark on a new career direction. The course offers women an opportunity to explore various career options, build self-confidence and gain academic standards necessary to enter vocational offerings.
You will develop your skills in
- Managing personal and family health and safety
- Developing strategies to succeed in learning
- Increasing personal effectiveness
- Establishing personal goals
- Exploring career options
- Developing a career action plan
- Examining further education and training opportunities
- Improving written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Performing simple math for everyday situations and develop basic computer skills.
Grow your employment and study opportunities in a supportive environment
The Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women will give you the skills and support to enter or re-enter into further study or employment. It helps you consider your employment and study options while working with a group of other women in the same situation.
Please note this course will be run subject to enrolment numbers.
The Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW) is a well‐established Access and Participation program. This qualification is designed to support women in their work and career prospects. Enabling women to develop the requisite social, personal and employability skills to support their transition into work, further education and community participation.
The Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW) maintains an inclusive pathway for students. It provides generic and transferable entry level outcomes that support the individual pathway choices of a diverse range of learners.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification provides women participants with the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence in their journey to commencing study or returning to the workforce, focussing on employability and foundation skills for employment.
Delivery locations
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.