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Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Equality and Diversity Course. Study online at a pace that suits you, with no need to travel to a centre. You'll cover personal and social identities, beliefs and values, stereotyping and labelling, and prejudice and discrimination. The course takes around 12 weeks and is available on demand, so you can start when you're ready. You'll need to be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you enrol, eligible to study in the UK, and have access to a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how personal and social identities shape people's experiences.
  • You'll examine how beliefs and values influence attitudes and behaviour.
  • You'll identify how stereotyping and labelling affect individuals and groups.
  • You'll understand the causes and effects of prejudice and discrimination.
  • You'll apply best practice principles around equality and diversity in everyday contexts.
  • You'll develop awareness of hate crime, its forms, and its impact on communities.

How you will learn

You'll study through an interactive online learning platform using comprehensive distance learning materials. A tutor and assessor will support you throughout. Assessment is by a series of written tasks completed within set timeframes. A qualified assessor marks your work and uses it to produce the evidence needed to meet the qualification requirements. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the online learning platform. West London College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: equality and diversity knowledge is central to person-centred care.
  • Support worker: helps you uphold the rights and dignity of the people you support.
  • Teaching assistant: prepares you to create inclusive classrooms for all pupils.
  • SEN teaching assistant: supports learners with additional needs in a fair, informed way.
  • HR assistant: underpins fair recruitment, policies, and workplace culture.
  • Customer service advisor: helps you handle diverse customers with confidence and respect.
  • Youth support worker: equips you to work fairly with young people from all backgrounds.
  • Team leader: gives you the grounding to manage diverse teams and handle issues fairly.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Equality and Diversity: deepens your knowledge and is useful if you move into a supervisory or HR role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: builds on this qualification for office and HR career paths.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: a next step if you want to teach or train others in workplace settings.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business or Social Sciences): opens a route to university study in HR, social work, or education.
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