Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace over 26 weeks. This free equality and diversity course for adults fits around work, family, and other commitments. You'll explore what equality and diversity mean in practice, how legislation protects people, and how to apply fair and inclusive approaches in everyday settings. The course is relevant across a wide range of roles, from care and education to business and customer service. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
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 how they affect people.
You'll learn how to promote inclusive practice in a workplace or community setting.
You'll recognise the importance of respecting individual rights and differences.
You'll consider how equality and diversity apply across different sectors and roles.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will give you feedback. There are no exams to sit in person. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 2 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset 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 fair, supportive learning environments
Support worker: applies inclusive approaches with vulnerable adults or young people
HR assistant: equality knowledge underpins recruitment and workplace policy
Customer service advisor: helps handle situations fairly and professionally
Youth support worker: promotes inclusion when working with young people
Team leader: supports diverse teams and models inclusive workplace behaviour
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a next step if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on equality principles for a career in care.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: relevant if you work in support or community roles.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: takes equality and diversity knowledge into HR and people management.
