Free Award Equality and Diversity Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Triage Northallerton, 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 law, hate crime, and best practice in treating people fairly. The course covers disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, and other protected characteristics, helping you become more socially aware and better equipped for work in any people-facing role.
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 everyday and workplace settings.
You'll learn about the scale and impact of hate crime in the UK.
You'll explore protected characteristics including disability, race, sexual orientation, and religion.
You'll identify best practice for promoting equality and challenging discrimination.
You'll develop awareness of your legal responsibilities around equality and diversity.
You'll recognise how prejudice and bias can affect individuals and communities.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Triage Northallerton over 7 days. Learning is delivered face to face, with group discussion and tutor-led input. Assessment is through written tasks or short questions that check your understanding of equality and diversity topics. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Northallerton 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 clients.
Teaching assistant. Supports inclusive practice in schools.
SEN teaching assistant. Promotes fair treatment for pupils with additional needs.
Customer service advisor. Helps you handle diversity issues professionally.
HR assistant. Useful grounding for recruitment and workplace policy work.
Youth support worker. Supports young people from all backgrounds.
Team leader. Helps you lead inclusive, respectful teams.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Equality and Diversity. Goes deeper into legislation, policy, and promoting equality in professional roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent. Complements equality training for anyone working in care, education, or support.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. A natural next step if you want to move into teaching or training others.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice. Builds on equality knowledge for a career in HR.
