Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills required for a whole systems approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. The unit explores models of practice and requires demonstration of skills and understanding of systems and processes.
Learning outcomes
1 Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility
2 Be able to champion diversity, equality and inclusion
3 Understand how to develop systems and processes that promote diversity, equality and inclusion
4 Be able to manage the risks presented when balancing individual rights and professional duty of care
1.1 Explain models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
1.2 Analyse the potential effects of barriers to equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility
1.3 Analyse the impact of legislation and policy initiatives on the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
2.1 Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in policy and practice
2.2 Challenge discrimination and exclusion in policy and practice
2.3 Provide others with information about:
- the effects of discrimination
- the impact of inclusion
- the value of diversity
2.4 Support others to challenge discrimination and exclusion
3.1 Analyse how systems and processes can promote equality and inclusion or reinforce discrimination and exclusion
3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of systems and processes in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
3.3 Propose improvements to address gaps or shortfalls in systems and processes
4.1 Describe ethical dilemmas that may arise in own area of responsibility when balancing individual rights and duty of care
4.2 Explain the principle of informed choice
4.3 Explain how issues of individual capacity may affect informed choice
4.4 Propose a strategy to manage risks when balancing individual rights and duty of care in own area of responsibility