You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
This qualification will introduce you to the concepts of equality and diversity in a variety of environments including society, the community and the workplace, whilst highlighting how stereotyping and labelling can affect individuals and outlining the effects of prejudice and discrimination. The course will examine an individuals rights and responsibilities, and stress the importance of taking individual responsibility and action to help and support others.
This course should take approximately four months to complete. There are three mandatory units in this qualification:
This is a remote learning course which will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence.
Flexible start dates and study options apply to this course.
There are no entry requirements for this course; however, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required. There will be an initial assessment as part of the application process.
This qualification is suitable for both young and adult students, including those in or seeking employment. It is also ideal for those who need to develop an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity, for example as part of an induction programme or personal development.
This is a knowledge only qualification, so industry employment is not required.
Why not look into our *FREE adult maths, English, and IT courses while you study with us?
*Subject to eligibility
Due to the relevance of this qualification to all sectors, you may progress (including laterally) onto qualifications in other relevant areas such as:
There are lots of other courses available to you at Cheshire College – browse our website for other short and remote learning courses.
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
There is funding available for eligible students.
Do I pay this fee?
Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.
Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.
Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.
Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.
Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.
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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.