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Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace over 15 weeks. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to get started. You'll cover the core principles of equality and diversity, including how they apply in the workplace and the wider community. The course suits a wide range of roles, from care and education to HR, customer service, and team leadership. You'll complete an English initial assessment before you begin, so the online format is matched to your needs.

Who this course is for

Develop an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity through this accredited distance learning course.

This equality diversity course is aimed at individuals and employers alike who wish to gain further skills to develop careers and progress in the workplace. Suitable for those interested in social awareness and looking for diversity training within the workplace, the community or at home.

Whether you would like to strengthen your own knowledge, or become more socially aware, this level 2 certificate training course is perfect for you.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be taken to an external site, you may be required to search for this course using the navigation tools, once found you can click ‘Apply now’ and start your application.

Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key principles of equality and diversity and why they matter.
  • You'll explore how discrimination and prejudice affect individuals and communities.
  • You'll learn about protected characteristics under UK equality law.
  • You'll examine how equality and diversity policies work in practice in the workplace.
  • You'll develop awareness of your responsibilities toward colleagues, clients, and service users.
  • You'll consider how to promote inclusive behaviour in professional and community settings.

How you will learn

You study online through distance learning, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments or knowledge checks completed online. Before you start, you'll complete an English initial assessment to confirm that online distance learning is the right format for you. A tutor is allocated to support you through the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to complete this course. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: equality and diversity knowledge is expected in care roles
  • Teaching assistant: supports inclusive practice in schools and classrooms
  • SEN teaching assistant: works with diverse learners in specialist settings
  • Support worker: applies equality principles when working with vulnerable adults
  • HR assistant: helps implement workplace equality and diversity policies
  • Customer service advisor: handles diverse customers fairly and professionally
  • Youth support worker: promotes inclusion when working with young people
  • Team leader: responsible for maintaining an inclusive team environment

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge and is suited to roles with supervisory or policy responsibilities.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA): if you want to move into training or assessing others in workplace settings.
  • Level 3 HR qualifications (such as CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice): builds on equality knowledge for a career in human resources.
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