Certificate in Equality and Diversity level 2 qualification

Assessment requirements

Portfolio of Evidence, Multiple Choice Examination.

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Innovate Awarding External Quality Advisors (EQAs).

Aims and objectives of the qualification

The aim of the Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity is to give learners an introduction to the issues around stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, to identify the basic rights that all people should enjoy, and the shared values people have, and to examine the responsibility each person and every organisation has in ensuring that barriers to participation in society are removed.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress on to further training or education and go on to qualifications in a range of sectors, such as:

• Level 2 Diploma in Care

• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration

• Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration

• Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading Principles

• Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading

Entry guidance

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

This qualification is suitable for those Learners with some awareness of Equality and Diversity who want to develop their knowledge to aid their employment opportunities, and for those already in employment as part of their continuous professional development.