Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at COPC Highbury Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll explore equality law, protected characteristics, and how discrimination affects people in workplaces and communities. This free equality and diversity course for adults is relevant across a wide range of jobs, from care and education to business and customer service. The level 2 equality and diversity classes are assessed through written assignments. You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Equality and Diversity.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
You'll explore protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
You'll examine different forms of discrimination and how they affect individuals.
You'll learn how equality and diversity apply in workplaces and public services.
You'll consider your own values and how they relate to treating people fairly.
You'll develop the knowledge to promote inclusive practice in your work or community.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at COPC Highbury Campus during the day. Learning is part-time, spread across the year. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. You'll work through topics at a manageable pace, with tutor support throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. COPC Highbury Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: equality and diversity knowledge is central to person-centred care.
Support worker: helps you uphold the rights and dignity of people you support.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant: inclusive practice is a core part of the role.
Nursery practitioner: equality principles underpin early years settings.
Customer service advisor: helps you treat every customer fairly and professionally.
HR assistant: a grounding in equality law is useful in any HR role.
Youth support worker: working with young people requires strong equality awareness.
Team leader: helps you manage a diverse team and meet legal responsibilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge and is suited to supervisory or advisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training others on equality topics.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on equality principles within a care setting.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: a recognised route into HR, where equality law is a core subject.
