Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 5
Unit No:
R/506/2053
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
26 hours

Assessment Guidance

All Assessment Criteria must be met and assessed in line with Skills CFA Assessment Strategy.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the principles underpinning equality, diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse the development of equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practices in the workforce.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate the application of approaches to equal opportunities.

  • 1.3

    Evaluate the impact of equality, diversity and inclusion policy on workforce performance.

  • 1.4

    Evaluate methods of managing ethical conflicts.

  • 1.5

    Evaluate the business benefits of effective equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practices.

  • 1.6

    Evaluate the impact of equality, diversity and inclusion on organisational practices.

  • 1.7

    Evaluate the requirements of legislation, regulation and codes of practice affecting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

2

Be able to evaluate organisational strategies, policies and practices which address equality, diversity and inclusion requirements.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify the extent to which equality, diversity and inclusion strategies, policies and practices are fit for purpose.

  • 2.2

    Identify strengths and weaknesses by benchmarking organisational equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practices internally and externally.

  • 2.3

    Identify a range of areas for improvement in human resource practices, organisational systems, procedures and/or processes.

  • 2.4

    Appraise the basis for setting criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of equality, diversity and inclusion strategies, policies and practices.

3

Be able to promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Devise a communications strategy and plan that covers everyone within their area of responsibility.

  • 3.2

    Use communication media that are appropriate to the nature and structure of the organisation when promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

  • 3.3

    Take action to ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practices are embedded in business practices.

  • 3.4

    Promote a culture where actual and potential discrimination is challenged.

  • 3.5

    Take action to ensure that organisational procedures, culture and values reinforce good practices and encourage people to challenge discrimination.