Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace over 20 weeks. This free equality and diversity course for adults fits around work, family, and other commitments, with no need to travel to a centre. You'll explore equality law, discrimination, diversity in the workplace, and how to promote inclusive practice. The course is relevant across a wide range of roles, from care and education to customer service and HR. You'll finish with the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
You'll explore how discrimination occurs and how to challenge it.
You'll learn about the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics it covers.
You'll examine how equality and diversity apply in workplaces and community settings.
You'll develop skills to promote inclusive practice in your day-to-day role.
You'll reflect on your own attitudes and how they affect others.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. You'll be supported throughout by tutor feedback on your work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Tyneside Employment and Skills 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: helps create equitable learning environments
Support worker: promotes dignity and inclusion for vulnerable people
HR assistant: applies equality law in recruitment and workplace policy
Customer service advisor: handles diverse customers fairly and professionally
Youth support worker: works with young people from varied backgrounds
Team leader: leads teams with awareness of equality responsibilities
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge and is suited to supervisory or advisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training others on equality topics.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on inclusive practice for those working in care settings.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: the next step if you're moving toward an HR career.
