Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online, fitting your learning around your existing commitments. The course runs over 35 weeks and covers the legal framework around discrimination, equality legislation, and how organisations promote inclusive practice. It's relevant across a wide range of sectors, from care and education to business and customer service. You must be aged 19 or over as of 31 August 2025, resident in England, and have lived in the EU for the last three years. You cannot be studying on another course at the same time.
Who this course is for
Britain is a culturally-diverse nation that respects and values the differences in people. Companies are legally required to follow a set of practices to tackle discrimination and promote equality.
Entry requirements
To enrol for Telford College Distance Learning you must be aged 19+ as of the 31/08/25, be a resident of England and have lived in the EU for the last three years. You cannot be currently studying on any other course with us or another provider. For more info, please contact [email protected]
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the UK.
You'll explore the protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
You'll learn how discrimination occurs and how it can be challenged.
You'll examine the responsibilities employers and employees have under equality law.
You'll consider how inclusive practice is applied in workplace settings.
You'll develop your understanding of how to support people from diverse backgrounds.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace over 35 weeks. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor reviews it against the qualification requirements. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Telford College Wellington 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 classroom practice in schools
SEN teaching assistant: works with diverse learners with additional needs
Support worker: applies equality principles when supporting individuals
HR assistant: helps organisations meet their legal equality duties
Customer service advisor: handles diverse customers fairly and professionally
Youth support worker: promotes inclusion when working with young people
Team leader: responsible for fair treatment within a team
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your understanding and is suited to supervisory or advisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role where equality knowledge is applied directly.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds on equality principles within a regulated care setting.
