Ascentis Level 1 Award in Equality and Diversity

This qualification introduces the learner to the principles of Equality and Diversity and its importance in organisations such as the workplace and learning environments. It provides an understanding of the legal and moral obligations of an employee to recognise best practice. The learner will gain knowledge of current legislation which makes the law more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society fairer.

Aims

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:

  • To gain understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
  • To gain understanding of current equality law, how it impacts equality, and the groups offered legal protection when providing goods, facilities or services to the public
  • To be able to identify negative behaviours and actions and to understand how individuals and organisations can take action to remain lawful and support equality, diversity and inclusion when providing goods, facilities or services to the public

Assessment Method

This qualification is assessed through the completion of an Ascentis-devised multiple-choice test that is
carried out at the completion of the course.
The grading of this qualification is pass or did not achieve.

GLH 30 Credits 3