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Free Level 1 Equality and Diversity Course Online

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start8 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
Awarding bodyETCAL
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About this course

Free Level 1 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your schedule. The course takes around three weeks to complete.

You'll explore what the course mean in everyday life. Topics include protected characteristics, discrimination, and how to treat people fairly. The course suits anyone who wants to understand their rights and responsibilities at work or in the community.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Equality and Diversity in Everyday Life.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what equality and diversity mean in everyday situations.
  • You'll identify protected characteristics under equality law.
  • You'll recognise different forms of discrimination and how to avoid them.
  • You'll explore your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to treat people with fairness and respect.
  • You'll build awareness of how diversity benefits communities and organisations.

How you will learn

You study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on short tasks or written activities completed online. Contact University Centre Somerset directly to confirm the exact assessment format for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, applies equality principles when helping customers.
  • Care assistant, supports people with dignity and respect.
  • Receptionist, handles diverse clients and colleagues professionally.
  • Retail assistant, promotes an inclusive environment on the shop floor.
  • Administrative assistant, follows equality policies in an office setting.
  • Teaching assistant, supports inclusive learning in a classroom.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity, a deeper study of equality law and practice.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, useful for roles working with vulnerable people.
  • Level 2 Award in Customer Service, builds on respectful communication skills in a workplace context.
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