Equality and Diversity within Care Services

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025436
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the terminology used in relation to equality and diversity in care services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Evaluate terminology related to equality and diversity used in care services

2

Understand how vocabulary related to equality and diversity impacts on care service users.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Discuss the impact of vocabulary related to equality and diversity on the self-esteem of service users.

3

Understand the legislation which underpins the implementation of equality and diversity practices within care services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse the impact of implementing practices related to equality and diversity in light of a given situation.

4

Understand ways in which individuals with protected characteristics are supported by equality and diversity legislation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Critically evaluate the extent and limitations of equality and diversity legislation in relation to supporting those with protected characteristics in a given situation.