NCFE Certificate in Equality and Diversity

We live in a diverse society and come into contact with people who have different backgrounds, views, values and beliefs, and this course aims to allow people to develop their knowledge of these issues and anti-discrimination laws that relate to equality and diversity.

Content

The course is a distance learning programme. The learning materials provided contain the knowledge needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course and activities to allow learners to practise their skills and test their learning. Candidates work through the learning materials and complete assessments for each unit. Learning activities and assessments are based on a combination of knowledge and skills learned on the programme and work-based activities and experience.

The course consists of three units including:

• The meaning and importance of equality and diversity
• Social and individual prejudice and discrimination
• Individual and organisational rights and responsibilities.

Each candidate will have access to a tutor who will support and encourage them throughout the duration of the programme.