Free Award Equality and Diversity Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough, part-time during the day. The course runs over 7 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build knowledge of equality and diversity best practice, explore issues around hate crime, and develop a stronger understanding of social awareness in everyday and workplace settings. Topics include disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, and other protected characteristics. The level 2 award equality and diversity qualification is useful across a wide range of roles, from care and education to customer service and team leadership.
Who this course is for
Every year there are approximately 270000 incidents of hate crime in the UK. These are crimes that more often than not involve varying degrees of violence and are committed against someone due to their disability race sexual orientation religion or other type of prejudice. This course will strengthen learners knowledge of best practice regarding issues of equality and diversity as well as providing key information to become more socially aware. Subjects that are covered in the course include personal and social identities beliefs values stereotyping and labelling prejudice and discrimination.
What you will learn
You'll understand what equality and diversity mean in law and in everyday life.
You'll explore the scale and impact of hate crime in the UK.
You'll learn about protected characteristics including disability, race, sexual orientation, and religion.
You'll develop knowledge of best practice for promoting equality and challenging discrimination.
You'll build awareness of how prejudice affects individuals and communities.
You'll gain the knowledge to apply equality and diversity principles in a workplace or community setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough. Learning is delivered face to face, with group discussion and tutor-led input. Assessment is based on the NCFE qualification requirements for the Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IntoUniversity Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant, supporting clients with dignity and respect in care settings.
Support worker, applying equality principles when working with vulnerable adults.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant, promoting inclusion in the classroom.
Nursery practitioner, meeting equality requirements in early years settings.
Customer service advisor, handling diverse customer needs fairly and professionally.
HR assistant, supporting equality and diversity policies in the workplace.
Youth support worker, working with young people from varied backgrounds.
Team leader, embedding equality and diversity practices across a team.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Equality and Diversity, for a deeper understanding of legislation and workplace application.
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, building on equality knowledge for a career in care.
Level 3 HR qualifications such as a CIPD Foundation Certificate, for those moving into HR and people management.
