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DCG Courses Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (Free* if aged 19 or over)

Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (Free* if aged 19 or over)

This qualification promotes social awareness and good equality and diversity practice within a community, at work, at home and in society in general. Whether you would like to strengthen your own knowledge, or become more socially aware, this course is perfect for you.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Distance Learning
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 2
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 26
Hours: 8.00
Start: Flexible
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Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/level-2-certificate-in-equality-and-diversity-free-if-aged-19-or-over
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Who is this course for?

Anyone! Promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and the wider community is crucial to a great working and living environment. Therefore, this course is suitable for any employees in any workplace.

Entry Requirements

You need a good level of English – both reading and written. 

What will you learn?

This course is split into three manageable units:
Unit 1: Equality and diversity in society
Unit 2: Equality and diversity in the community
Unit 3: Equality and diversity in the workplace

How will you learn?

The programme is delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose where and when to study. Personal tutors are assigned to each individual learner to ensure they have the support needed to be successful.

What will you need to bring with you?

You need access to a laptop and the Internet.

How will you be assessed?

You will be assessed via our elearning platform. 

Where next?

You could consider the:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
  • Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations
  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability
  • Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Who do you contact for more information?

For more information, contact liz.young@derby-college.ac.uk

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Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: June 25, 2025 1:13 pm

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