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Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course Online – Nottingham College

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

Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at your own pace through Nottingham College. Funding may be available for this course, though fees may apply depending on your circumstances. The course covers equality and diversity in society, the community, and the workplace. You study through e-learning resources with built-in feedback, so you can fit learning around your schedule. The course takes around 12 weeks. It builds your understanding of good practice and social awareness in a range of settings, which is useful across many roles in care, education, business, and customer services.

Who this course is for

Interested in equality and diversity courses? UK employers are often looking to improve both equality and diversity within their companies, so having an equality and diversity qualification is a great addition to any CV.

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.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what equality means and how stereotyping and labelling cause harm.
  • You'll identify the range of diversity that exists within communities.
  • You'll understand the benefits of promoting a culture of equality and inclusion.
  • You'll learn how employees can promote and maintain equality and diversity at work.
  • You'll examine the advantages of a diverse workforce for organisations.
  • You'll apply good practice principles to workplace, community, and social settings.

How you will learn

You study through online e-learning resources that guide you step by step through each unit. The platform gives you instant feedback as you go, so you can check your understanding and fill any gaps. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. All study is done online, so there is no need to travel to a centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: equality awareness is central to person-centred care.
  • Support worker: understanding diversity helps you work with varied client groups.
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect staff to uphold equality policies daily.
  • SEN teaching assistant: inclusive practice is core to the role.
  • HR assistant: equality knowledge supports recruitment and policy work.
  • Customer service advisor: helps you handle diverse customers professionally.
  • Youth support worker: working with young people from all backgrounds.
  • Team leader: promotes fair and inclusive management practice.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge and is suited to supervisory or advisory roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training others on equality topics.
  • Level 3 HR qualifications (CIPD): for those moving into human resources, where equality law and practice is a core part of the job.
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: combines equality principles with broader care practice for progression in the care sector.
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