Level 2 Equality and Diversity

Promoting a fair and diverse workforce will help you reduce business risk and support a positive working environment.

This recognised qualification focuses on helping businesses to be more inclusive in the workplace, suitable for any employees in any workplace it will give an understanding of the different issues affecting equality and diversity in society today. You will gain an insight into the wide-ranging legislation that’s needed to create a workplace centred on fairness, dignity and respect.

Unit 1: Equality and diversity in society

You will learn what is meant by the terms ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ developing an understanding of what the effects of stereotyping, labelling, prejudice and discrimination are and start to understand the different characteristics that make people unique.

Unit 2: Equality and diversity in the community

You will cover the extent and value of diversity within a chosen community developing an understanding of the potential inequalities which can occur within a community and the support services and groups which exist to ensure that equality and diversity is maintained.

Unit 3: Equality and diversity in the workplace

You will develop an understanding of the meaning of equality and diversity in the workplace. This will include how equality and diversity is monitored in the workplace and how the rights of individuals are protected.

This course can be studied via a distance learning model which means you can choose when and where you study. Giving you the freedom to choose your learning schedule yourself whilst still gaining certification from your chosen subject. Throughout the course you will have the support of your online tutor who can also be reached via phone or email. We recommend completing the course within 12 weeks studying 2-4 hours per week.