Overview

The qualifications aim to:

• Introduce the concepts of equality and diversity in a variety of environments including society, the community and the workplace
• Highlight how stereotyping and labelling affect individuals
• Outline the effects of prejudice and discrimination
• Allow the learner to examine rights and responsibilities
• Stress the importance of taking individual responsibility and action to help and support others
• Provide a basis for further study and/or career development

The objectives of the qualifications is to help learners to:

• Raise their awareness of the issues surrounding equality and diversity
• Apply this awareness through their actions in society, community and the workplace

Fairness, dignity and respect

In the UK, there have been serious efforts over many years to reduce discrimination and prejudice, and the phrase ‘equality and diversity’ is quite widespread now.

Britain is a culturally diverse nation that respects and values the differences in people. Companies are legally required to follow a set of practices to ensure discrimination is eradicated and expectations of equality are met.

A good understanding of the wide-ranging legislation is essential in creating a workplace that is centred on fairness, dignity and respect.