Opportunities for Women
Challenger Institute of Technology works in close partnership with community groups and agencies to respond to community needs.
We provide customised positive learning experiences for diverse groups. One of our focus areas include identifying the needs of women, particularly those who have taken time off and are now ready to re-join the workforce or those who simply wish to refresh their skills.
At Challenger Institute, we offer a range of courses selected to assist women in expanding their skills.
Please contact one of our Course Information Officers on (08) 9239 8189 for more information on the courses that are available to you. For example, in these categories:
Improve English Language Skills
English as a Second Language (ESL)
These courses provide flexibility and pathways for the range of adult ESL learners (beginner to advanced) in post compulsory education and training. The four levels (Certificates I to IV) in the Access stream provide a clear pathway for a wide range of learners who want to develop general English language and literacy skills and knowledge for participating effectively in the Australian community.
Delivery of ESL short courses can be tailored to suit workers within industry, either on-site or at our premises. These services are also available as a short course or on a fee-for-service basis for those on migrant worker visas.
Click here to see what English language programs are available at Challenger Institute.
For further details, please contact a Course Information Officer on (08) 9239 8189 or email us at: info@challenger.wa.edu.au
Improve literacy and numeracy skills
Challenger Institute offers a number of courses aimed at assisting students improve their literacy and numeracy skills. Click on the links below to see what courses are available at Challenger Institute in this area.
Literacy
Numeracy
Do you have a disability?
If you have a special need or a disability, the following course may be suitable for your needs:
Certificate I in Work Education 3163
This course is designed as a transition for education support school leavers into further training or employment. It explores individual vocational plans, communication skills, numeracy and practical maths, Career planning, OHS, Personal management skills and Community Skills.
It provides preparation for employment or further study through project based activities and the opportunities for work experience. Projects vary across campuses but may include Art, Cooking, Community participation, Computers and technology, Drama, Music and Woodwork.
More information specific to each campus can be found at the following link:
ability-programs-challengertafe.wikispaces.com/
or by contacting Michelle Dodd via email: michelle.dodd@challenger.wa.edu.au
or for further details, please contact a Course Information Officer on (08) 9239 8189 or email us at: info@challenger.wa.edu.au
Prepare for further study, work or specialised skills
New Opportunities for Women (NOW)
NOW is a general education program that provides women with the skills, knowledge, personal effectiveness and self-confidence to support their transition to further training, education and employment.
The aims of the program are to:
- broaden women's awareness of the educational and career options available to them,
- enhance women's self-confidence and support them to find new directions,
- assist women to develop foundation employability skills, and
- support women to develop skills and strategies to manage their personal, career and lifelong learning goals.
NOW has been successfully delivered in Western Australia for over 20 years. A recent research project was commissioned to evaluate the impact of the program and estimated that at least 16,000 women have benefited from participating in the program.
Click here for a brochure on these programs (PDF) (155kb)
Click here to view the Semester 2, 2009 timetables for Rockingham campus (PDF) (111kb)
Alternatively, click here to find out what other courses we are offering in Semester 2, 2009 and express your interest.
For further details, please contact a Course Information Officer on (08) 9239 8189 or email us at: info@challenger.wa.edu.au
Young Parents
REYP (Rockingham Educating Young Parents)
This program supports teenage mothers and pregnant teens while they finish school or do a TAFE course through distance education while their babies are cared for in an on-site crèche. Tutorial, IT, social and practical support is offered to young women aged between 14 and 20years.
It is currently being delivered at the South Coastal Womens Health Centre.
Campus: Rockingham (off-campus)
Contact: Christina Macaulay 0431 461 961
Please see the link below for more information and some testimonials of those who have already done the course.
http://veryappey.wikispaces.com
Click here to view the Young Parents flyer (PDF) (213kb)
YPAVE (Young Parenting and Very Excited) PROGRAM
The YPAVE program was initially set up to support pregnant teenagers. This program now incorporates a pregnancy group based in Rockingham and two young mums programs. The programs are run in venues already accessed by youth and are designed to introduce young mums and pregnant young women to the support services available to them.
The pregnancy program incorporates midwife visits, legal information and healthy lifestyle choices. Young women cook, eat, share information and have a bit of fun. Young mums and their babies have various programs they can access, including:
First Aid, Swimming and developmental workshops.
This year we are providing several workshops for mums, dads/partners and other carers. We now have a web site we are building and look forward to young mums meeting us via the web. http://veryappey.wikispaces.com
Click here to view the YPAVE Brochure (PDF) (60kb)
For further details, please contact a Course Information Officer on (08) 9239 8189 or email us at: info@challenger.wa.edu.au