Equality and Diversity

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
A/618/1290
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
10 hours

Aim

To give learners an understanding of equality and diversity, their value to society and ways in which equality and diversity can be promoted in different contexts.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about equality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Give a basic definition of equality. 

    1.1: Equality, for example:

    • the idea of fairness
    • ensuring people have equal opportunities
    • not treating people less favourably

  • 1.2

    Recognise the difference between treating people in the same way and treating people fairly.

    1.2: The difference between treating people the same and treating people fairly, for example:

    • situations where equal treatment may not meet individual needs
    • situations where different support may be needed
    • considering individual circumstances

2

Know about diversity. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify ways in which people can be different from one another.

    2.1: Ways in which people can be different from one another, for example:

    • personal characteristics
    • backgrounds and experiences
    • beliefs and values

  • 2.2

    Identify ways that groups can benefit from including people who are different from one another.

    2.2: Ways that groups can benefit from including people who are different from one another, for example:

    • different perspectives
    • shared learning
    • group strengths

3

Know about discrimination and stereotyping.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Give a basic definition of discrimination.

    3.1 Discrimination, for example:

    • unfair treatment linked to individual differences

  • 3.2

    Recognise when discrimination is happening.

    3.2 When discrimination is happening, for example:

    • exclusion or disadvantage
    • unfair or unequal treatment
    • inappropriate behaviour

  • 3.3

    Give a basic definition of stereotyping.

    3.3 Stereotyping, for example:

    • assumptions about groups
    • generalised views

  • 3.4

    Identify examples of stereotyping. 

    3.4 Examples of stereotyping, for example:

    • commonly held assumptions
    • fixed ideas about roles or abilities

4

Know about the law in relation to equality and diversity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    State who is protected by the Equality Act 2010.

  • 4.2

    State what the Equality Act 2010 protects people from.

    4.2 What the Equality Act 2010 protects people from, for example:

    • different forms of unfair treatment
    • negative or inappropriate behaviour

5

Know about promoting equality and diversity. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Identify ways that learning settings (e.g. a college) or community groups can promote equality and diversity.

    5.1 Ways that learning settings (e.g. a college) or community groups can promote equality and diversity, for example:

    • inclusive approaches
    • respectful behaviours
    • fair access and participation
    • supportive environments

  • 5.2

    Identify instances when they themselves could challenge inequality or discrimination, suggesting appropriate actions they could take.