Diversity and Inclusion (Fundamentals)

The aim of the course is to give you a fundamental level awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) 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  (D&I(P)) and/or Diversity and Inclusion Adviser(D&I(A)) course and has been designed with this in mind.

What you will learn

You will learn/develop an awareness of:

• the current Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and single-Service policies and initiatives that support the whole force concept for inclusion within the workplace
• the nine protected characteristics within the Equality Act 2010 and the different types of discrimination
• the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty and how it links to the service test and the MOD's values and standards
• what constitutes unacceptable behaviours. Including bullying, harassment, sex harassment and sexual harassment
• what equality, diversity and inclusion means
• the informal and formal bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints procedures within the MOD, including the mediation process
• the service complaints ombudsman and its role
• the confidential helplines and support available to all MOD personnel
• the demographics of the UK and the MOD

How this course will help your career

It will help you to become an advocate of D&I that promotes and supports an inclusive environment.

Who can attend this course

• Military
• MOD civil servants

MOD personnel only.

How the course will be taught

• e-Learning (DLE)

How you will be assessed

Completion of D&I(F) course with pass mark of at least 80%.