Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility

Unit 146 Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Level: 5

Credit value: 4

UAN: Y/602/3183

Unit aim

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills required 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: Unit 146 Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

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

Guided learning hours

It is recommended that 34 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are likely to vary.

Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards

This unit is linked to LMCS, B1, HSC 45, LDSS/GCU 5, LDSS 408.

Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body

This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development.

Assessment: Unit 146 Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

This unit will be assessed by:

• candidate portfolio of evidence.

Learning Outcomes 2 and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment. Simulation is not allowed.

The unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development`s Assessment Principles. These have been included within the Centre requirements section of this handbook.

Outcome 1 Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

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.

Outcome 2 Be able to champion diversity, equality and inclusion

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

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.

Outcome 3 Understand how to develop systems and processes that promote diversity, equality and inclusion

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

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.