Unit 2C02 – Duty of Care

Unit 2C03 – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care Settings

Unit Code: A/617/8129 RQF Level: 2 Standard Identifier:

SFH054 Unit Aim

This unit introduces the knowledge and skills to enable the individual to work in an equitable and inclusive way. The learner will learn how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit, the learner will: 1. Understand the importance of equality and inclusion.

2. Be able to work in an inclusive way.

3. Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion. Assessment Criteria: Assessment of these outcomes demonstrates the learner can: Explain what is meant by:  Diversity;  Equality;  Inclusion;  Discrimination.

Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting.

Explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination.

Identify which legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own role.

Show interaction with individuals that respects their beliefs, culture, values and preferences.

Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages change.

Identify a range of sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion.

Describe how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion.

Identify when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion.

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in line with the relevant assessment principles. Learning outcome 2 must be assessed in a real work environment.

Care settings e.g. adult, children and young people’s health settings and adult care settings.

Work Setting may include one specific location or a range of locations, depending on the context of a particular work role.

Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.