National Qualifications
| EDI Diversity Qualifications
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Key staff with an E&D qualification show organisational commitment to equality and help ‘embed’ a culture of fairness and understanding. SETC has joined forces with HTP Training, a Grade 1 (Outstanding) training provider, to deliver two nationally recognised qualifications in the field of equality and diversity, namely the Level 1 Award in Disability and the Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity. Both qualifications are one-day sessions and assessment is by multiple choice examination forming the final hour of the course. The Level 2 Award will also involve some individual pre-course work (approximately 3 hours, dependant on candidate knowledge and experience). *£85.00 per candidate subject to minimum fee of £850.00 plus mileage, reasonable accomodation if required and VAT LEVEL 2 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY EDI qualifications are accredited on the National Qualifications Framework and on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. For housing providers, this qualification is ideal for those within the organisation with an interest in, or specific responsibilities for, promoting equality and diversity. It could include policy officers, equality champions, managers and all staff (and maybe some service users) on equality forums, to name but a few. The advantages of gaining recognised qualifications for key members of staff on equality and diversity are numerous, including: • Demonstrates commitment to developing and embedding equality within the workplace • Qualified staff can help move the organisations equality agenda forward • Confidence in saying and doing ‘the right thing’ • Removal of the ‘fear factor’ often associated with some aspects of equality and diversity Our trainer, Jack Moore delivers extensively to housing providers. He is the principal associate trainer specialising in equality and diversity for the Chartered Institute of Housing and its consultancy arm, ConsultCIH. This qualification is for those who wish to gain underpinning and knowledge and understand of Equality and Diversity. It will specifically enable delegates to understand the legal issues, conduct, codes of practice and policies surrounding the creation of a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. Organisation Benefits The organisation benefits because: • it can be confident that individuals have an awareness of the essential Equality and Diversity responsibilities relating to their workplace. • the training should reduce the risk of litigation • proven business case in diversity-positive organisations attracting additional customers from diverse backgrounds • customer satisfaction is enhanced • increased staff awareness of discriminatory barriers and how to remove them Personal Benefits Individuals will benefit from: • an understanding of the latest equality legislation and how it works in practice • the importance of effective communication to identify discriminatory barriers • removal of the ‘fear factor’ often associated with equality legislation Training Methods The course is classroom based and is taught by one of HTP’s Equality and Diversity specialists and involves some group work but with an emphasis on open discussion and the sharing of experiences. Course Syllabus Topics to be covered include: • Defining equality and diversity • What is discrimination and its impact? • Legislation, facts and figures on: Race Gender Transgender Disability Religion or Belief Sexual orientation Age • Promoting Equality and Diversity in the Workplace • Identifying and removing discriminatory barriers • Strategies to help develop a positive culture of Equality and Diversity for your organisation including: Single Equality Schemes Equality Impact Assessments Self Assessment and the Equality Improvement Framework Assessment Methods To gain the qualification, candidates must successfully pass a 30 question multiple choice examination. |
| Equality and Diversity qualification for *£85.00!
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Key staff with an E&D qualification show organisational commitment to equality and help ‘embed’ a culture of fairness and understanding. SETC has joined forces with HTP Training, a Grade 1 (Outstanding) training provider, to deliver two nationally recognised qualifications in the field of equality and diversity, namely the Level 1 Award in Disability and the Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity. Both qualifications are one-day sessions and assessment is by multiple choice examination forming the final hour of the course. The Level 2 Award will also involve some individual pre-course work (approximately 3 hours, dependant on candidate knowledge and experience). *£85.00 per candidate subject to minimum fee of £850.00 plus mileage, reasonable accomodation if required and VAT |
| Level 1 Award in Disability Awareness
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This generic awareness programme is based around the Disability Discrimination Act and applies, in common with the Act, to all employers and providers of services. The programme also includes an overview of the disability related proposals in the new Equality Bill for 2009. Overall it is designed to provide delegates with a positive outlook on disability and the need to identify and remove disabling barriers. Organisation Benefits The organisation benefits because: • they can be confident that individuals understand the legislation in place to prevent discrimination of disabled people. • the training should reduce the risk of litigation • proven business case in employing disabled staff and encouraging disabled customers • customer satisfaction is enhanced • increased staff awareness of discriminatory barriers and how to remove them Personal Benefits Individuals will benefit from: • adopting the Social Model of Disability and it’s positive impact • an understanding of disability legislation and how it works in practice • the importance of effective communication to identify discriminatory barriers • removal of the ‘fear factor’ often associated with disability legislation • replacing ‘political correctness’ with ‘respect’ Training Methods The course is classroom based and is taught by HTP’s specialist Disability Equality and Awareness trainer and involves some group work but with an emphasis on open discussion and the sharing of experiences. Course Syllabus Learning outcomes: 1. Develop knowledge and understanding of the differences between disability and impairment 2. Acquire an understanding of the social model of disability 3. Understand the wider context of disability and how this should be put into practice in the workplace 4. Explore the barriers that are faced by disabled people 5. Gain an understanding of the duties and legislative acts that have been introduced to ensure disabled people are not discriminated against Assessment Methods To gain the qualification, candidates must successfully pass a multiple choice examination |
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