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Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration180 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. You need to be aged 19 or over and have lived in the EU for at least three years before the course starts. The course runs for around 180 hours and covers the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in everyday life and the workplace. It looks at legislation, discrimination, and how to promote fair treatment across different settings. This free equality and diversity course for adults is recognised by NCFE. You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Equality and Diversity.

Who this course is for

Offering clear and accurate information, advice, or guidance and knowing what can be shared legally and professionally can greatly improve outcomes for a business. There are some fundamental rules for successful information sharing and ensuring staff are aware of these is key.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

The prospective learner has to be aged 19 and above, and has lived in the EU for at least 3 years at the start of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
  • You'll explore UK legislation that protects people from discrimination.
  • You'll identify different types of discrimination and their impact on individuals.
  • You'll learn how to promote inclusive practices in a workplace or community setting.
  • You'll understand the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees.
  • You'll recognise how equality and diversity apply across health, social care, education, and business contexts.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from an assessor. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education 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
  • Support worker - helps you meet professional standards when working with vulnerable people
  • Teaching assistant - schools expect awareness of inclusion and protected characteristics
  • SEN teaching assistant - supports inclusive practice with pupils with additional needs
  • HR assistant - equality law is central to HR work at every level
  • Customer service advisor - helps you handle complaints and interactions fairly
  • Youth support worker - working with young people requires strong inclusion awareness
  • Team leader - managing others means applying equality principles day to day

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - builds on equality knowledge for a career in care.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity - deepens your understanding for HR, management, or education roles.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice - the recognised entry point for a career in HR.
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