Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

The learner will: To achieve each outcome a learner must

demonstrate the ability to:

1 Understand the key

features of a culture

which promotes equality

and values diversity.

1.1 Explain the meaning and benefits of diversity

and the promotion of equality

1.2 Explain forms of inequality and discrimination

and their impact on individuals, communities

and society

1.3 Identify and outline the relevant legislation,

employment regulations and policies and codes

of practice relevant to the promotion of equality

and valuing of diversity.

2 Understand the

importance of the

promotion of equality

and valuing of diversity

for effective work in the

sector.

2.1 Explain how the promotion of equality and

diversity can protect people from risk of harm

2.2 Explain action taken to value individuals and its

impact

2.3 Explain good practice in providing individuals

with information.

3 Understand and

demonstrate behaviour

appropriate to the

promotion of equality

and valuing of diversity.

3.1 Explain and demonstrate ways of communication

and behaviour which support equality and

diversity

3.2 Explain impact of own behaviour on individuals

and their experience of the organisation’s

culture and approach

3.3 Explain how own behaviour can impact on own

organisation’s culture

3.4 Explain how working with other agencies can

promote diversity.

4 Understand how to

actively help others in

the promotion of equality

and valuing of diversity.

4.1 Describe actions by individuals which can

undermine equality and diversity and review

strategies for dealing with these effectively

4.2 Explain strategies for dealing with systems and

structures which do not promote equality and

diversity.

5 Understand how to

review own contribution

to promoting equality

and valuing diversity.

5.1 Identify own strengths and areas for

development in promoting equality and valuing

diversity, using reflection and feedback from

individuals

5.2 Identify and use appropriate sources for support

in promoting equality and valuing diversity,

explaining why this is necessary.