Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Level 7 in Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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Business & Management
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Course Description

Overview

The aim of this unit is to enable senior leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. Leaders will have the opportunity to critically assess structural inequality within an organisational and societal context.

They will discuss approaches to comply with legal and good practice requirements and to appraise the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion on strategic objectives. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Description

The Qualifications have developed the learner’s ability to:
    • Understand equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level
    • Identify inequality within an organisational context
    • Tactfully making decisions that will benefit their business or society
    • Identify personal diversity development
    • Develop in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level

Entry Requirements

The qualification can be offered to Learners from age 18. The Learners need to ensure that they have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

The Qualifications have been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression:
    • IELTS minimum 5.0-6.5 overall with no fail.
    • Minimum 3A Levels or equivalent qualification.
    • Pass 5 GCSE subjects
We consider applicants:
    • Who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards.
    • Who have spent some time in an organisational role and wish to develop their careers further.
    • With professional experience looking to change careers through work-based learning.

Module Structure

    • Strategic approaches to equality diversity and inclusion

The aim of this unit is to enable leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion at a strategic level. Leaders will have the opportunity to critically assess structural inequality within an organisational and societal context. They will discuss approaches to comply with legal and good practice requirements and to appraise the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion on strategic objectives. The unit culminates in leaders being given the opportunity to develop strategic priorities for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Assessments

Assessment will take place via practical work-based assignments provided by your Approved Centre.  This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context.

Progression

On successful completion of the Level 7 award in strategic approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion a number of progression opportunities become available:

    • Enhance your professional status by upgrading your CMI Membership
    • Progress to other qualifications at the same level

Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Below are examples of potential career opportunities you could explore:
    • Manager
    • Recruiter
    • CEO of a Business
    • Business Consultant
    • Sales assistant
    • Teacher