SH032 Valuing Diversity in the Workplace

Valuing Diversity in the Workplace

This course has been designed to identify diversity issues within the workplace by raising awareness of different types of discrimination and good practice.

Course Description

Valuing Diversity in the Workplace

Valuing diversity in the workplace is about adopting best practice management techniques and promoting good working relationships. This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Valuing Diversity in the Workplace.

We live in an increasingly diverse society which makes this an extremely important and topical concern for the workplace. The Diversity in the Workplace course helps to examine and understand the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations brought about by these changes and learn how to promote a positive attitude towards adopting, encouraging and managing diversity.

Upon completion of the Valuing Diversity in the Workplace course, students will have adopted the knowledge to examine the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations brought about by the changing society within which we live and to promote best practice in adopting, encouraging and managing diversity.

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.

Previous Knowledge Required

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about diversity in the workplace and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. 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 course. 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.

This course is supplied and delivered by our partner organisation - Kendal Publishing.

Assessment

Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with an end of course multi-choice questionnaire will lead you to the highly acclaimed NCFE Valuing Diversity in the Workplace.

Modules

• Unit 1: Introduction
• Understanding Diversity
• Stereotyping and prejudice
• The case for valuing diversity - Ethics and values, Changes in society, People management, Legislation
• Making the full use of human resources
• Unit 2: The Equality Strands
• Sex
• Race
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Religion or belief
• Gender reassignment
• Age
• Unit 3: Discrimination
• What kind of discrimination?
• What is direct discrimination?
• What is less favourable treatment?
• What is indirect discrimination?
• Disability discrimination
• Victimisation
• Harassment and bullying
• Unit 4: Key Legislation
• Equal Pay Act 1970
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Sex Discrimination Act 1975
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Employment Act 2002
• Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
• Sex Discrimination Burden of Proof Regulations 2003
• Unit 5: Adopting and Promoting Good Practice
• With customer and clients
• With colleagues
• With employees
• Managing, adopting and encouraging diversity
• Moving from compliance to best practice

Awarding Body

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland, and the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

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