Level 2 Certificate in LGBT+ Inclusion in the Workplace VTCT

Course Summary

This qualification has been developed for learners who need to be more aware of how to comfortably interact with lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people in the workplace. It has been designed to make learners aware of the LGBT history and culture and the organisational policies and legislation affecting LGBT people in the workplace. It also explores the impact of language, stereotyping and assumptions relating to LGBT people and considers how learners can best contribute to maintaining a supportive workplace environment for LGBT people.
The range of units contained in this qualification enable the learner to gain an understanding of the history and culture of the LGBT movement, the importance of using appropriate language, not stereotyping nor making assumptions about LGBT people. It also enables the learner to know about
the organisation policies and legislation which promotes the rights of LGBT people in the workplace and to identify and challenge inappropriate homophobic, biphobic and transphobic behaviour in the workplace.
Unit 1: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history and culture
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans movement, its history and the significance of related legislation.
Unit 2: Language, stereotyping and assumptions relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the impact of language, stereotyping and assumptions relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
Unit 3: Organisational policies and legislation affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the workplace
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the organisational policies and legislation affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people at work and how to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people equality in the workplace.
Unit 4: Contribute to maintaining a supportive workplace environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of what is termed as inappropriate homophobic, biphobic and transphobic behaviour in the workplace and how to challenge that behaviour.