Entry Level 3 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service, part-time during the day. The course runs over 14 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills you need to understand equality, diversity and inclusion in everyday life and at work. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. The course suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll explore what equality and diversity mean in practice.
You'll learn about different types of discrimination and how to recognise them.
You'll understand your rights and responsibilities under equality law.
You'll look at how inclusion affects workplaces, communities, and services.
You'll develop skills to challenge unfair treatment respectfully and confidently.
You'll apply your learning to real situations in work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is practical and activity-led, so you can apply ideas directly to your own life and work. Assessment is ongoing through the course and is based on the work you produce in class. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: equality awareness is core to care roles
Support worker: needed when working with diverse communities
Teaching assistant: supports inclusive classroom practice
SEN teaching assistant: inclusion is central to this role
Customer service advisor: helps you serve all customers fairly
HR assistant: equality knowledge underpins HR work
Youth support worker: working with young people from all backgrounds
Business administrator: equality policies apply across all organisations
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Equality and Diversity: the next step up, going deeper into equality law and practice.
Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity: builds toward the knowledge expected in many workplace roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent: often taken alongside equality training in care and education settings.
Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification: combines well if you're moving toward a care or support role.
