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Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course Online – Lincoln College Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace over 12 weeks. An equality and diversity qualification is a practical addition to your CV across a wide range of sectors. The course covers stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, the laws that protect human rights, and good practice in equality and diversity across workplace, community and social settings. It builds your awareness of how equality and diversity principles apply in everyday professional life.

Who this course is for

Having an equality and diversity qualification is a great addition to any CV as UK employers are often looking to improve both equality and diversity within their companies. This qualification aims to promote your social awareness and good practice of equality and diversity in any setting, including the workplace, the community, at home and in society. The course will cover issues surrounding stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, as well as the laws that protect basic human rights.

Suitable for:

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about equality, diversity and inclusion and their own rights, as well as those in the workplace who would like more of an awareness to support colleagues and customers.

Course units:

Unit 1: Equality and diversity in society Unit 2: Equality and diversity in the community Unit 3: Equality and diversity in the workplace

You will ideally need to have access to Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint as you may need to download and edit documents for your online course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of equality and diversity in workplace and community settings.
  • You'll examine how stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination affect individuals and organisations.
  • You'll study the laws that protect basic human rights in the UK.
  • You'll develop awareness of good practice in promoting equality and diversity.
  • You'll consider how equality and diversity applies across different social and professional contexts.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at a time and pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or questions completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria for the TQUK Certificate in Equality and Diversity.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Equality and diversity knowledge is central to person-centred care.
  • Care assistant. Supports dignified, non-discriminatory care in any setting.
  • Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant. Helps create inclusive classrooms.
  • Nursery practitioner. Promotes equality in early years settings.
  • HR assistant. Supports workplace equality policies and procedures.
  • Customer service advisor. Applies equality principles in client-facing roles.
  • Youth support worker. Works with diverse young people in community settings.
  • Team leader. Leads teams with awareness of equality responsibilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Equality and Diversity. A natural next step if you want to go deeper into policy, legislation and organisational practice.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles where equality and diversity knowledge is applied directly.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Builds on workplace skills including HR and equality compliance.
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