Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (NCFE)

Course Summary

This knowledge-based QCF qualification covers enhanced early-stage learning and concepts relating to equality and diversity, particularly relating to society, the workplace, and the community. This will enable learners to develop a level of knowledge beyond the standard employer-sponsored training experience, which will provide them to access to further learning routes or career progression.
The objective of this qualification is to allow learners to raise their awareness of the issues surrounding equality and diversity and
apply this awareness through their actions in society, community and the workplace.

This qualification consists of the following mandatory units:
Equality and diversity in society
Equality and diversity in the community
Equality and diversity in the workplace

The requirement for learners to complete the 3 mandatory units ensures they gain an understanding of the societal, community and workplace context of equality and diversity.

Learners will gain an understanding of the terminology, application, context and social constructs relating to equality and diversity, which is of particular value to employers as they’ll be able to apply this to their professional life and further studies.

Unit 1 – Equality and diversity in society
In this unit the learner will consider what is meant by the terms ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’. They will develop an understanding of the effects of stereotyping, labelling, prejudice and discrimination and will start to understand the different characteristics that make us who we are

Unit 2 – Equality and diversity in the community
In this unit the learner will consider the extent and the value of diversity within a chosen community. As part of this they will develop an understanding of the potential inequalities which can occur within a community and the support services and groups which exist to ensure equality and diversity is maintained

Unit 3 – Equality and diversity in the workplace
In this unit the learner will develop an understanding of the meaning of equality and diversity in the workplace. This will include how equality and diversity is monitored in the workplace and how the rights of individuals are protected

Entry Requirements

* You must be aged 19+
* You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
* You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
* No qualifications are necessary for you to start the course.
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.

How Is It Taught

As you work through the learning materials you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity.

What Could I do Next

After completing a distance learning qualification and receiving confirmation from your assessor that the course has been achieved, you are able to enrol on another distance learning qualification.

What Else Do I Need To Know

The assessments are divided into units and submission of answers is per unit. Support is available from your assessor throughout the course and after the completion of each unit when the assessor will assess the answers provided and provide written feedback.