Diversity and Inclusion (Adviser)

The Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) course is for those individuals intending to qualify (or requalify) as a unit diversity and inclusion advisor.

It has been redesigned to remove the mandatory requirement to complete the Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner course as a pre-requisite. Commencing from May 2021, it is delivered as a two-part intervention.

*Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 1: self-directed, online modules on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE) (approximately 5 hours duration), to be completed no later than 24 hours, prior to attending the Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 2.
*Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 2: trainer-led, learning (3.5 days virtual delivery).

You should consider the following Routes to Learning (RtL) when assessing your eligibility to apply for, enrol on and attend this course:

• RtL option 1 (legacy course completion):
  • you have successfully completed Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner course within the last 3 years
  • you have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals Online Course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the last 12 months
  • proceed straight to application for Diversity and Inclusion part 2 (see below for application/enrolment process)
• RtL option 2 (legacy course qualification):
  • you have a previous qualification as an equality, diversity and inclusion advisor, but due to inactivity, your currency/competency has expired
  • you have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals Online Course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the last 12 months
  • proceed straight to application for Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 2 (see below for application/enrolment process)
• RtL option 3 (new to the role, or have been absent from a Diversity and Inclusion role for more than 3 years):
  • you will need to have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals online course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the last 12 months
  • you will need to successfully complete the Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 1 (this needs to be completed no later than 24 hours prior to attending part 2)
  • you will need to successfully complete the Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 2
• RtL option 4 ( practicing Diversity and Inclusion Advisor seeking to extend their competency/qualification):
  • Top Level Budgets have been delegated the authority to extend your qualification/competency for a further 5 years, providing the following conditions are met:
    • evidence submitted of your Diversity and Inclusion Advisor practice (i.e. activity in the role, CPPD events etc)
    • successful completion of the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals Online Course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the previous 12 months (of seeking the extension)
  • pending the above, there is no requirement to re-attend either Diversity and Inclusion part 1 or part 2 of the new Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) Course