Free Award Equality and Diversity Course in Darlington. Classes run at Triage Darlington, part-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs over 7 days and covers equality and diversity best practice, social awareness, and the impact of prejudice including hate crime. It suits anyone fitting study around other commitments. Topics include disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, and other protected characteristics.
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 the key principles of equality and diversity in everyday life and work.
You'll explore the different protected characteristics covered by equality law.
You'll learn about hate crime in the UK, including its causes and impact on communities.
You'll recognise forms of discrimination and how to challenge them.
You'll develop knowledge of best practice for promoting inclusion in the workplace and wider society.
You'll build awareness of how prejudice affects individuals and groups.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and activities that explore real equality and diversity issues. Assessment is through written tasks and assignments that test your understanding of the topics covered. Your tutor will guide you through each topic over the 7-day course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
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