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Valuing Diversity in the Workplace
Course Overview
The Valuing Diversity in the Workplace course is designed for those who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of valuing diversity in the workplace. The course examines the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations brought about by the changing society within which we live and to promote best practice in adopting, encouraging and managing diversity.
This course has been independently accredited as being equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) which means it is comparable to a GCSE.
Previous experience required: No
Course level: Level 2 NCFE (What does this mean?)
Study hours: 60
Length of course: 12 months
Tutor Support: 12 months (can be extended)
Tutor marked assignments: Yes
Final exam: No
Instalment Plan Available: Yes
Course Outline
Introduction
Understanding Diversity
Stereotyping and prejudice
The case for valuing diversity
Ethics and values
Changes in society
People management
Legislation
Making the full use of human resources
The Equality Strands
Sex
Race
Disability
Sexual orientation
Religion or belief
Gender reassignment
Age
Discrimination
What kind of discrimination?
What is direct discrimination?
What is less favourable treatment?
What is indirect discrimination?
Disability discrimination
Victimisation
Harassment and bullying
Key Legislation
Equal Pay Act 1970
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Human Rights Act 1998
Employment Act 2002
Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
Sex Discrimination Burden of Proof Regulations 2003
Adopting and Promoting Good Practice
With customer and clients
With colleagues
With employees
Managing, adopting and encouraging diversity
Moving from compliance to best practice
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