Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/602/3039
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
18 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Define what is meant by:

    • diversity

    • equality

    • inclusion

    • discrimination.

  • 1.2

    Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting.

  • 1.3

    Explain how practices that support diversity, equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination.

2

Know how to work in an inclusive way.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    List key legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings.

  • 2.2

    Describe how to interact with individuals in an inclusive way.

  • 2.3

    Describe ways in which discrimination may be challenged in adult social care settings.

3

Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination.

  • 3.2

    Describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination.