PI501 Equality and Diversity Certificate QCF

Equality and Diversity Certificate QCF

This fully recognised qualification is ideal for learners who are interested in improving their understanding of Equality and Diversity.

Course Description

Equality and Diversity Certificate QCF

The aim of the course is to give staff members an introduction to the issues around stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, to identify the basic rights that all people should enjoy and the shared values people have, and to examine the responsibility that each person and organisation has in ensuring that barriers to participation in society are removed.

The objectives of the material are to help learners to raise their awareness of the issues surrounding equality and diversity and demonstrate this awareness through their actions in the workplace.

This course is designed to complement practical work, giving you the theoretical knowledge you need.  You will look at the various laws (legislation) which affect equality and diversity, and how your workplace has to take account of them.

To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity learners are required to successfully complete one Unit of choice from Section A and one Unit from Section B.

Agreement relating to which Units should be completed should be defined at the outset with the learners tutor/assessor.

Modules

Section A

Unit 01 - Exploring Equality and Diversity

Unit 02 - Exploring How People's Rights and Responsibilities are Protected at Work

Section B

Unit 03 - Working or Learning in a Place that Promote Diversity

Unit 04 - Living in a Diverse Society

Previous Knowledge Required

This material is suitable for candidates with a basic knowledge of this area, who are interested in improving their understanding of Equality and Diversity. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your Equality and Diversity QCF qualification. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity learners are required to successfully complete one Unit of choice from Section A and one Unit from Section B.

Agreement relating to which Units should be completed should be defined at the outset with the learners tutor/assessor.

Assessment

The tutor will support the learner throughout the duration of this course. Completing a series of tutor marked activities and assignments will lead you to the highly acclaimed Certificate in Equality and Diversity QCF qualification.

To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity learners are required to successfully complete one Unit of choice from Section A and one Unit from Section B.

Agreement relating to which Units should be completed should be defined at the outset with the learners tutor/assessor.

Awarding Organisation

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

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.

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