Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside work, volunteering, or other commitments. You'll explore equality law, diversity, and inclusion, and how they apply in real working environments. The entry requirements ask that you're working or volunteering in a health and social care setting, or a similar environment, and that you have a basic level of written English.
Who this course is for
Part time
Entry requirements
Be working or volunteering in a health and social care environment or other relevant working environment; have a basic level of English in order to complete the written assessments.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
You'll explore UK equality legislation and what it means in practice.
You'll identify different types of discrimination and how to challenge them.
You'll examine how equality and diversity apply in health, social care, and other working environments.
You'll develop awareness of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
You'll consider how inclusive practice supports individuals and teams at work.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Newcastle College. Assessment is through written assignments that you complete during the course. The entry requirements confirm you'll need a basic level of English to complete these written tasks. Your tutor will guide you through the material in class, and you'll apply what you learn to workplace scenarios relevant to your role.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Apply equality principles in day-to-day care settings.
Support worker. Promote inclusive practice when working with vulnerable adults.
Teaching assistant. Understand diversity needs across a school environment.
SEN teaching assistant. Support learners with additional needs inclusively.
HR assistant. Handle equality and diversity matters in the workplace.
Customer service advisor. Deliver fair, inclusive service to all customers.
Youth support worker. Champion equality when working with young people.
Team leader. Lead teams with an understanding of inclusive workplace practice.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. A next step if you're moving toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Builds on your equality knowledge within a care career pathway.
Level 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity. Deepens your understanding for roles with more responsibility in HR, education, or community work.
