Equality and Diversity (distance learning) - NCFE Level 2 Certificate

What the course is about

This knowledge-based qualification covers enhanced early-stage learning and concepts relating to Equality and Diversity particularly relating to society, the workplace and the community. This will enable learners to develop a level of knowledge beyond the standard employer-sponsored training experience, which will provide them to access to further learning routes or career progression. The objective of this qualification is to allow learners to:

• Raise their awareness of the issues surrounding Equality and Diversity
• Apply this awareness through their actions in society, community and the workplace

Learners will gain an understanding of the terminology, application, context and social constructs relating to Equality and Diversity, which they will be able to apply to their professional life, and further studies and will be of particular value to employers. This is a distance learning qualification course where you will use an e-learning package and complete assessment activity electronically. You will be supported by a tutor who will provide feedback (electronically) on your progress and will suggest other learning activities to help you develop the knowledge and understanding you require to successfully complete the qualification. The online e-learning material provided has been developed to provide the information you need to develop your knowledge and understanding to meet a specific range of learning outcomes. These outcomes are also mapped to National Occupational Standards so you can be sure that what you are learning is relevant to the workplace. You will plan a programme of study around your other life commitments. Distance learning material can be studied at any time and in any location where you can access a PC, laptop or tablet and broadband. You should aim to complete your course in 6 months, although it may be possible to achieve this earlier if you have more time to spend on study. Qualification content: This qualification consists of 3 mandatory units and you will study learning material, complete activities, and submit assessment questions for marking, for all of the following mandatory units;

• Equality and Diversity in society
• Equality and Diversity in the community
• Equality and Diversity in the workplace

You should not underestimate the time commitment required to complete a distance learning qualification at Level 2. Your tutor will also support you to improve your English skills alongside your learning of your vocational subject. This will include assessing your current skills from the work you produce and providing additional learning activities related to your subject that are designed to develop your skills in these areas. This is a vocational course leading to a qualification and the cost of it is subsidised by public funding. You will be required to complete all of the necessary coursework/assignments or exams by the given deadlines. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not successfully complete the course within the required timescale you will not be able to repeat it at the subsidised fee. For further information on the syllabus for this course please go to www.ncfe.org.uk