Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course typically takes 8 to 12 weeks to complete. You'll explore what equality and diversity mean in practice, the effects of stereotyping and labelling, and how to promote inclusion in the workplace and wider community. This free equality and diversity course for adults is assessed entirely online, with no need to travel to a centre. You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity.
Who this course is for
Promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and the wider community is crucial to upholding British Values. Therefore, this course is suitable for employees in any workplace. Individuals who want to improve their awareness of equality and diversity in personal life will also benefit from taking this course.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and have resided in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, must be aged 19 or over, must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another similar course and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded education programme. If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification If you're not eligible for funding, you can purchase the course online if you are over the age of 16.
What you will learn
You'll understand the meaning of equality and diversity and why they matter in everyday life.
You'll explore the damaging effects of stereotyping, labelling, and discrimination.
You'll learn how equality and diversity principles apply in the workplace.
You'll examine equality and diversity in the wider community.
You'll develop awareness of legislation and rights that protect people from unfair treatment.
You'll build knowledge to promote inclusive practice in your professional role.
How you will learn
All learning takes place online through digital study materials. You work through the course at your own pace, so you can study when it suits you. Assessment is also completed online. You'll receive support from tutors throughout the course. On completion, you receive a digital e-certificate issued by TQUK.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a device with internet access to study and complete your online assessment. The Skills Network will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: equality and diversity knowledge is expected in all care settings.
Support worker: helps you uphold the rights of the people you support.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant: inclusive practice is central to the role.
Nursery practitioner: promotes equality in early years settings.
HR assistant: supports fair workplace policies and procedures.
Customer service advisor: helps you treat every customer fairly and with respect.
Youth support worker: builds awareness of diversity when working with young people.
Team leader: equips you to lead inclusive teams in any sector.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge and is suited to supervisory or advisory roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement: useful if you want to move into training or assessment roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: builds on equality knowledge for office and HR environments.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a next step if you want to teach or train others in equality and diversity topics.
