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UCCE Equality and Diversity

Level 4/5

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An award of the University of Teesside delivered in partnership with Stockton Riverside College.

This module introduces learners to equality and diversity issues in the workplace and enables participants to demonstrate understanding of the issues in relation to their own organisation and identify how this might impact on practice. The sessions aim to offer a non-threatening environment in which open discussions can take place. It is relevant for anyone with equality and diversity management responsibilities, practitioners and providers of health, education and other public services.

Modules Covered:
The module aims to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of equality and diversity including:

Legislation
Policies and planning for inclusion
Monitoring and evaluating impact measures
Promoting equality
Recognising and sharing good practice
Evaluating sources of evidence
Reflecting on own practice

Formative Assessment:
Reflection on legislative and practical issues in seminar groups through oral feedback

Summative Assessment:
1500 word report

Duration:
Part time - 3 hour class x 10 weeks

Day/Time:
Monday 4.00pm - 7.00pm
(11/01/2010 - 15/03/2010)
at SRC Bede Sixth Form

Inclusive Fee:
To be advised, for further information please contact the University of Teesside on (01642) 342277 or email studentfinance@tees.ac.uk

Entry Requirements:
Participants need to be employed on a paid or voluntary basis, to enable links to be made between theory and own practice. Level 2 (or equivalent) in literacy skills is also required.
A diagnostic test for literacy will be available if no formal qualifications are held. Additional learning support will be available for literacy if required

Qualification:
University Certificate of Continuing Education (UCCE) Equality and Diversity

Progression Route:
The module can contribute 10 credits towards certain higher qualifications

Tutor:
Karen Sutcliffe

Stockton Riverside College Harvard Avenue Stockton-On-Tees TS17 6FB United Kingdom