Whether you are an employee or a business owner, this course will serve as a useful introduction to the subject and will raise your awareness of the issues around it. The law on equality, diversity and discrimination has changed in recent years. Public bodies and businesses alike are now required to take steps to ensure that they do not treat people in any of nine protected categories unfairly, and legislation has defined six types of discrimination that employers have a responsibility to guard against.

The aim of Equality and Diversity course is to introduce learners to theories and concepts of identity, equality and diversity. Explore the social construction and status implications of identity, culture and diversity within Irish society. Support learners to examine and reflect on their own understanding of equality, diversity and anti-discrimination and the relationship to community work in practice. Explore legislation, policy and practice with regard to the promotion of equality in Irish society. Consider the nature of discrimination and equality in relation to gender and ethnicity. 

Learning outcomes 

On successful completion of this course students will be able to: . 

• Discuss a range of theoretical perspectives on equality, including the nature and causes of inequality and the impact of inequality on individuals, groups and society. 
• Examine their own attitudes and assumptions and assess the potential impact this has on community development practice.
• Identify community development strategies and approaches to promote equality and challenge discrimination. 
• Outline the relevant equality legislation and develop appropriate policy responses within community-based organisations. 
• Review equality and discrimination from the perspectives of gender and ethnicity. 

Certificate

We send certificates to students within 24 hours of course completion. Students will be awarded the Equality, Diversity and Discrimination Certificate Level 6 .

Accreditation

The course is accredited by UQL- UK Qualifications Landmark.

Course Assessment

This course does not involve any written exams. students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work. students can write the answers in their own time. Once the answers are submitted, the tutor will check and assess the work.

Course Mode

This is a self-study course, students have 100% freedom to complete the course in their own time, there is no time restriction on this course. There is no attendance required for this course. Students can study this course from all over the world as long as they have internet connection.

Learning Materials

Students will be provided all the learning text materials to assist them in completing the course. The E- books ( PDF ) will be of different sizes. Our experts have chosen the right text books for each course. Students can use other books as well in order to assist their course works. Students will have 24/7 access to the course materials.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals who want to make improvements in their workplace.
• Individuals who are interested to know the effects of Equality, Diversity and Discrimination in their lives.

Requirements

Students need to be 18+ to enrol on this course.

The course can be completed in a very short time, it totally depends on the life style of the learners. Also, there is no pressure on students to complete the course on fast mode, the course is valid for 12 months, so students can complete the course with complete peace of mind and with no pressure at all.

Successful candidates will be awarded Equality, Diversity and Discrimination Certificate Level 6

This is a self-study course, students have 100% freedom to complete the course, there is no time restriction on this course.

There is a number of options you can pay your fees. We accept bank transfer, Paypal payment, Sterling Cheques, Sterling Bank drafts, Master Card and Debit Card payments.

Once a student is registered we will allocate a UK-Based tutor to guide the student throughout his/her studies. The tutor will be available via email and via Virtual Learning Environment. The tutor will guide and support the students till the given assignments are complete and submitted