Equality and Diversity Level 3

Course Code: BA140
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Equality and Diversity are important factors in our personal and work lives. Equality helps us live in a fair society where people are recognised as individuals and are able to participate. Diversity recognises that everyone is an individual. In a work force, Diversity is important as different kinds of people have different ideas.

This home study course has been written for anyone who is responsible for training and development of staff. The course will teach students how to understand the difference between Equality & Diversity, how to recognise the identity and needs of different people and current legislation regarding equality in the workplace.

Course Content

Unit 1: Intermediate Equality & Diversity in the Workplace

The differences between equality and diversity
Understanding different types of groups in society
Current legislation
Understanding the concepts of bullying and harassment as forms of discrimination
Understand the impact of discrimination on an individual and organisation
How working practices support or cause barriers to equality and diversity

Unit 2: An Overview of Equality & Diversity Issues

Be aware of concepts of identity and of the individual in relations to other people
Awareness of the need of the individual and the organisation
Prejudice & Discrimination
Bullying, Harassment, Racism, Sexism and Stereotyping
Presence of practical and communication barriers
Key components that would be instrumental in actions and planning in support of equality and diversity.

Unit 3: Equality & Fairness in Development for Employees

Culture and beliefs
Group Behaviour
Different cultures found in the workplace and community
Improvements that can be made to ensure making a group or workplace fairer
Understanding what diversity is and how to promote it
Understand ways of dealing with conflict

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 100 hours and we provide a full 12 months to complete the course.

Assessment

The Equality and Diversity course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this home learning course.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

We provide students with a full 12 months to complete the course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines, this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

You will receive your official course manuals
Unlimited tutor support via email

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: > How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and contact you with your result. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your certificate proving your success in Equality and Diversity.