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Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course Online – Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work, family, or other commitments. The course typically takes up to one year to complete. You'll study three units covering equality and diversity in society, in the community, and in the workplace. The course builds your understanding of discrimination, prejudice, stereotyping, and the laws that protect individual rights. You do not need to be in employment to enrol. This free equality and diversity course for adults is assessed through written activities in two module workbooks.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This course is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge of the issues and anti-discrimination laws that relate to equality and diversity. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the key principles of equality and diversity in society.
  • You'll examine equality and diversity issues within communities.
  • You'll develop knowledge of equality and diversity in the workplace.
  • You'll understand anti-discrimination laws and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll recognise forms of discrimination, prejudice, and stereotyping.
  • You'll learn about individual rights and freedoms in a diverse society.

How you will learn

You'll study through two module workbooks, covering three units in total. Learning is self-paced and online, so you work through the materials at times that suit you. Assessment is based on written activities and tasks within the workbooks. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. Specialist tutors are available to provide one-to-one support throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Understanding equality supports person-centred care.
  • Support worker. Equality knowledge is central to working with vulnerable adults.
  • Teaching assistant. Schools expect staff to apply equality principles daily.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Inclusive practice is core to this role.
  • HR assistant. Equality and diversity knowledge is essential in HR.
  • Customer service advisor. Helps you handle diverse customers fairly.
  • Youth support worker. Equality awareness underpins work with young people.
  • Team leader. Helps you manage diverse teams and meet legal obligations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Equality and Diversity. A natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge and take on more responsibility in this area.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Opens routes into training and assessment roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Builds on equality knowledge for office and HR-facing roles.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice. The recognised entry-level qualification for a career in HR.
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