Free Award Equality and Diversity Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Triage Hartlepool, part-time during the day. The course runs over 7 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build your knowledge of equality and diversity best practice, explore what hate crime is and why it happens, and develop a stronger understanding of social awareness in everyday settings. The course covers disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, and other protected characteristics. It's relevant to 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 practice and why they matter.
You'll learn about the different types of hate crime and how they affect communities.
You'll explore protected characteristics including disability, race, sexual orientation, and religion.
You'll develop awareness of discrimination, prejudice, and their impact on individuals.
You'll learn about legislation and best practice that supports equality in the workplace and wider society.
You'll recognise how to challenge inequality and promote inclusive behaviour in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Triage Hartlepool. Learning is delivered face to face, with group discussion and tutor-led input. Assessment is based on your understanding of equality and diversity topics, covering the knowledge areas set out in the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and confirm assessment requirements at the start of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Hartlepool will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: equality awareness is essential in care settings
Support worker: helps you work respectfully with diverse service users
Teaching assistant: supports inclusive practice in schools
SEN teaching assistant: builds understanding of protected characteristics
Customer service advisor: promotes fair treatment of all customers
HR assistant: underpins fair recruitment and workplace policy
Youth support worker: helps you engage young people from all backgrounds
Team leader: supports you in managing diverse teams fairly
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity: a broader qualification covering the subject in more depth.
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Education and Training: if you're moving toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on equality knowledge for roles in care and support.
Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice: relevant if you're heading into HR or people management.
