Friday 23 May 2014
We've made updates to our Equality and Diversity qualifications:
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity (500/8314/4)
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (500/8342/9).
We’ve redeveloped the qualifications to bring them up to date with current legislation, and to address feedback we’ve had from you, our centres, on what you want from the suite.
The current qualifications will be available for registrations until at least the end of this session, so you’ll still be able to register any existing learners on them for now. We’ll send you further information about the withdrawal of these nearer the time.
The new redeveloped versions are available for learner registrations from 1 May 2014. The new qualification numbers are:
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity (601/3144/5)
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (601/3145/7)
Please ensure that when registering learners, you do so on the correct version of the qualification which you’re delivering. Transfer of learner registrations may incur an administration fee.
Target audience
These qualifications are suitable for both young and adult learners, including those in or seeking employment. They’re also ideal for those who need to develop an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity, for example as part of an induction programme or personal development.
Progression
These qualifications could provide progression to Level 3 qualifications in Equality and Diversity or qualifications in other areas due to the relevance of the content to all sectors.
Funding
We expect the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (601/3145/7) to be eligible for funding, but are waiting confirmation from the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and will let you know once we have further details.
What are the changes between the old and new qualifications?
We’ve brought the qualifications up to date and in line with new legislation, and have removed any duplication of content across the units.
We’ve also amended the rules of combination and as a result the GLH and credit have also changed slightly in the new qualifications. We’ve provided a summary of these below.
Current qualifications:
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity (500/8314/4)
60GLH – 8 credits - £41 per learner
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (500/8342/9)
100GLH – 13 credits - £51 per learner
New qualifications:
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Equality and Diversity (601/3144/5)
60GLH – 6 credits - £24 per learner
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (601/3145/7)
180GLH – 18 credits - £51 per learner
Learning resources
A number of our partners offer learning resources for the current qualifications. They have been involved in the redevelopment of the new qualifications and are in the process of producing updated versions for the new qualifications. Please contact the partner direct if you use these resources and would like further information.
Approval and DCS
Any centres that currently have approval and/or DCS for the current qualifications will automatically have these transferred to the new qualifications too. You don’t need to do anything.
If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Brenard.