Course Overview
The changing and diverse nature of our communities poses many challenges for individuals, groups and employers throughout the UK. In order to allow the social inclusion of all people in society, there is a need to bring equality, diversity and rights issues into the mainstream so that they are no longer viewed as something only affecting ‘minority’ groups.
Entry Requirements
You do not need to have any formal qualifications in order to follow this course, but you will need to demonstrate commitment and motivation to work through the specially prepared distance-learning materials.
What the course covers
The course is suitable for a wide range of learners, including those who are already in work to support their continuous professional development, or anyone who is seeking employment. It’s also ideal for people who are looking to develop an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity for their own personal development. The course has a credit value of 18 on the Qualifications Credit Framework.
Candidates work through the course materials for the programme at a place convenient to them, so there is no need to attend the college to gain the qualification.
The course consists of one module:
- Part A: Equality and diversity in society.
- Part B: Equality and diversity in the community. Equality and diversity in the workplace.
Assessment
The learning materials contain the knowledge needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course and activities to allow candidates to practice their skills and test their learning. Assessments are based on a combination of knowledge and skills learned on the programme and work-based activities and experience.
Fees and funding
Most people are eligible to access our Distance Learning courses for free, the criteria below outline the requirements for free study.
You must:
- Be aged 19 years or above as of 1 August of the current academic year.
- Have lived in the UK, EU, EEA for the past 3 years, for purposes other than study.
- Not currently be enrolled on an Apprenticeship.
- Live in England, in a funded postal code within Surrey, GLA or a non-devolved area.
If you live outside of Surrey or Greater London Authority, click here to see if your area is funded.
We may ask to see evidence of residency status and/or evidence of income or benefits status where applicable to grant funding.
If you have any questions, please contact the Distance Learning team at distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk
Progression
The qualification aims to provide a sound preparation for further study and access to a range of programmes, including Awards, Certificates and Diplomas. The specific progression route will depend on the vocational choice of the individual but could include other programmes around diversity or more general study options.
Duration
Learners should complete the course within 9 weeks.