Modules

004 Equality and fairness - Equal Opps and anti discrimination

Scope

This is a knowledge based module. It includes all relevant legislation and how organisation's policies promote and ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees and all external contacts. It includes supporting people in the delivery of service within the community.

Skill Objectives

This is a knowledge based module

Knowledge Objectives

Current regulations and legislation, including equal opportunities and anti-discrimination
Range of diversity in the community
Organisational policies and how to implement them
Importance of challenging unacceptable behaviour

Relevant National Occupational Standards

Relevant Personal Skills

Acting Assertively says no to unreasonable requests
Behaving ethically shows integrity and fairness in decision making
Building teams shows respect for the views and actions of others
  shows sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others
Communicating adopts communication styles appropriate to listeners and situations, including selecting an appropriate time and place
Managing personal learning and development changes behavior where needed as a result of feedback
  learns from own mistakes and those of others
Relating to others identifies and resolves causes of conflict or resistance
Searching for information identifies implications, consequences or causal relationships in a situation
Striving for excellence continually strives to identify and minimise barriers to excellence