Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course Online – CT Skills

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course typically takes 10 weeks and covers equality and diversity across society, the community, and the workplace. You'll explore stereotyping, labelling, prejudice, and how to take individual responsibility to support others. This free equality and diversity course for adults is available fully funded for learners aged 19 or over who have lived in the EU for three years and do not already hold the same qualification.

Who this course is for

Our Equality and Diversity free online course will introduce you to the concepts of equality and diversity in a variety of environments including society, the community, and the workplace. It will provide you with an awareness of the issues surrounding equality and diversity, including stereotyping, labelling, prejudice and taking individual responsibility to action or support others.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Lived in the EU for 3 years. Available fully funded. Do not hold the same qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key concepts of equality and diversity in society, the community, and the workplace.
  • You'll explore how stereotyping and labelling affect individuals and groups.
  • You'll examine the nature and impact of prejudice and discrimination.
  • You'll learn how to take individual responsibility for promoting equality and supporting others.
  • You'll identify equality and diversity issues in a range of real environments.
  • You'll develop awareness of legislation and rights that underpin equality and diversity practice.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or online tasks that you complete and submit digitally. There are no timed exams. You can log in and study whenever suits you, making it straightforward to fit the course around work, family, or other commitments.

What you will need to bring

CT Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need a device with internet access to study and submit your work online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: equality awareness is central to person-centred care.
  • Support worker: helps you uphold the rights and dignity of people you support.
  • Teaching assistant: supports inclusive practice in schools and learning settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant: promotes equality for pupils with additional needs.
  • Customer service advisor: apply equality principles in every customer interaction.
  • HR assistant: foundation knowledge for recruitment, policy, and staff relations.
  • Youth support worker: helps you work fairly and inclusively with young people.
  • Team leader: supports fair management and an inclusive team culture.

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 a more specialist or advisory role.

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement: useful if you move into training or education roles where equality practice is part of your day-to-day work.

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on equality and diversity knowledge for those working in care settings.

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