Overview

This short course aims to introduce individuals to the concepts of equality and diversity in a variety of environments including the community and the workplace. It will focus on the Equality Act and how this legislation makes it unlawful to discriminate. It will highlight how stereotyping and labelling affect individuals and outlines the effects of prejudice and discrimination on people. The content will allow an individual to explore and examine their rights and responsibilities and when to report concerns. Confidence in actively promoting equality and diversity will support a culture where an individual is able to challenge discrimination and actively remove barriers to participation.

Who needs this qualification?

This short course is aimed at staff in any sector. It creates an awareness of the value of Equality and Diversity and supports staff to implement and actively promote equal opportunities in the workplace.

Why is this training important?

Employers and Employees have legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and this training will provide you with your roles and responsibilities including why it is unlawful to discriminate against people due to the nine protected characteristics.

Course content

Professional and legal obligations
Understand your responsibilities as an employee
Understand exactly what equality and diversity means
Protected characteristics
Difference between direct and indirect discrimination
Implicit and explicit biases
Common terms, inc, stereotyping and prejudice
Benefits of an equal and diverse workplace
Intolerance and extremism

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

Support a culture of inclusion, equality and diversity in the workplace
Avoid direct or indirect discrimination based on any of the protected characteristics
Apply equality and diversity principles to dealing with employees, customers, and third parties
Understand the concepts of equality and diversity and have an overview of the main legislation and its practical implications
Recognise and challenge discrimination with confidence
Appreciate the benefits of diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace

Certificated by: Ouch Learning and Development

Duration: Half day

Assessment: No formal assessment

Prerequisites: None

Validity of award: 3 years

Included in the price:

Interactive and engaging course
Digital certificate
Course manual & materials
Access to FREE resources including Appointed Persons posters for your workplace
Access to our customer portal to view your bookings, download previous certificates and generate training reports of your employees
Automatic email reminders for certificate expiries