Equality and Diversity

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Define and explain the terms Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.
• Describe how a proactive inclusive approach to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights can be promoted.
• Explain the benefits that an effective approach to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights can have on society, organisations, and individuals.
• Understand how legislation, organisational policies, and processes can empower individuals to act appropriately and understand peoples' rights.
• Know how to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, and respect and value people as individuals.
• Know what to do if there are concerns about Equality and Diversity practices, including how to use any local whistle blowing policy procedures and other related policies such as Bullying at Work and Dignity at Work.