This qualification is suitable for adult learners of any age, whether in employment or preparing for employment. It is a knowledge-based qualification that can be delivered in a variety of contexts, including as part of personal development or in an induction programme.
It is designed to raise awareness of issues around equality and diversity, whether in society, the workplace, or the community. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding that can be applied in the workplace and will be of value to employers.
There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of a Level 1 in English and Maths, or the equivalent.
The qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 or above.
Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
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19+ | Free (subject to eligibility checks) | There are no additional costs if you meet the eligibility criteria, which will be explained during enrolment. |
You will be added to our Equal platform, where you will be able to access learning resources and assessments to complete. You'll also be allocated your own personal tutor who you can contact throughout your studies.
You will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate your knowledge. Your personal tutor will then assess your work and provide you with constructive feedback for each unit.
It is essential that all learners are assessed in English, unless the qualification specification specifically states that another language may be accepted. This also applies to all learner evidence presented for external quality assurance purposes.
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments, which are subject to external quality assurance.
All learning outcomes that assess knowledge and understanding (usually beginning with ‘understand’ or ‘know how to’) may be assessed through internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, workbooks, or other portfolio evidence.
Materials for internal assessment must be submitted for approval before use and must be mapped to the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria.
All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a pass - there is no grading.
Each unit within the qualification may have its own assessment requirements, guidance and range:
- Assessment requirements are conditions of assessment that must be met by learners when undertaking their assessments to achieve the unit or meet a particular assessment criterion
- Assessment guidance includes areas that could be covered by learners in their assessments to achieve the unit or a particular assessment criteria, but are not mandatory
- Useful websites are resources that could be used by centres for the delivery of the qualification and by learners to support them with the completion of the unit
You should be able to work at a Level 1 or above in Functional Skills.
This course will link into all working environments.
This is a 12-week course that requires your own time management for study. You will be given submission dates to keep you focused on the 12-week timeframe.
- Guided learning hours total approximately 180 hours
- Directed study requirements total approximately 10-15 hours
This is a virtual learning course, meaning study time is flexible so that you can fit your learning around your lifestyle.
This course has 3 assessments to be completed:
- Equality and Diversity in Society
- Equality and Diversity in the Community
- Equality and Diversity in the Workplace
Benefits
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Study will enhance both personal skills and professional development
- The programme is delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose where and when to study
- Personal tutors are assigned to each individual learner to ensure they have the necessary support needed to be successful.
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve your career prospects or progress to further training. You could also progress on to further study in the field, or other virtual learning programmes.
You could also progress to a career or further learning in areas such as:
– Customer service
– Business administration
– Early years care and education
– Health and social Care
– Education and training
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