Diversity and Inclusion (Fundamentals) - DI(F)

The aim of the course is to give you a fundamental level awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion as a leadership function in supporting the Defence Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2018-2030 with a whole force concept of inclusion in the workplace. Successful completion of the course is also a requirement prior to attending the Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner and/or Diversity and Inclusion Adviser course.

• an awareness of current Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and single Service policies and initiatives that support the whole force concept for inclusion within the workplace
• an understanding of the 9 protected characteristics within the Equality Act 2010 and the different types of discrimination
• an understanding of the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty and link the MOD’s values and standards and service test to these requirements
• an understanding of what constitutes unacceptable behaviours in particular bullying, harassment, sex harassment and sexual harassment
• an understanding of what equality, diversity and inclusion means
• an awareness of the MOD’s bullying and harassment complaints procedure in accordance with JSP 763, both informal and formal including the mediation process
• an understanding of the MOD Civil Service grievance procedure
• an awareness of the Service Complaints Ombudsman and its role
• an awareness of the confidential helplines and support available to all MOD personnel
• an understanding of the demographics of the UK and the MOD