Equality and Diversity awareness course

Description 

This awarenes course has been designed to provide delegates with an understanding of how the values, opinions and prejudices of an individual can influence those around them, and how this can lead to discrimination.Delegates will learn the importance and value of equality and diversity, and will be encouraged to promote equal opportunities in the workplace.

Duration

 2 to 2.5 hours

Course content

• Introduction
• What influences us? First impressions
• What is equality and diversity?
• Why is equality and diversity important?
• The values, beliefs and characteristics of human diversity.
• Understanding and Respecting Individual Needs
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
• Key Principles of Equality & Diversity
• Factors essential to promoting Equality & Diversity
• Core Values of Equality and Diversity. Statistics
• Inclusion and Barriers to inclusion
• Prejudice and development of Prejudice.
• Perceptions. Oppression
• Discrimination. Harassment. Victimisation
• Stereotyping and Labelling.  Sensitivity and Insensitivity
• Institutional Racism. Positive Action
• Legislation and Regulations. Equality Act 2010
• 9 Protected characteristics. Unfair treatment
• Upholding Equality and Diversity

Cost

Please contact MEDISAFE TRAINING  today on   0121 769 2827 for a very competitive unbeatable quote. The course price includes course handouts and certification for each delegate.

Assessment

Assessment is ongoing by the instructor.

Certification

A certificate of attendance from MEDISAFE TRAINING  will be emailed within 48 hours to the lead person subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate. Hard copy certificates can be provided at additional cost per certificate.

Important Information

Please note that the candidates should have satisfactory English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete any assessments.

Please also note that  ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.

• The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.
• Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.
• Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.