Diversity and Inclusion (Fundamentals)

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.

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
• 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, harassment and discrimination complaints procedures, both informal and formal including the mediation process
• 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

It will help you to become an advocate of diversity and inclusion promoting an inclusive environment.