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Equality and Diversity Trainer Course

Accredited SafeCert Level 3 Award

1 Day
Accredited
£295 + VAT

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Equality and Diversity Trainer Course Overview

Equality and diversity trainer course participants learning equality legislation and inclusive training delivery UK

This accredited Equality and Diversity Trainer Award is designed for professionals who want to teach the Equality Act 2010, the nine protected characteristics, unconscious bias, inclusive workplace practices, and how to challenge discrimination and harassment in any sector.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 Equality and Diversity Trainer Award and a complimentary PDLSG teaching qualification, enabling you to deliver accredited equality and diversity training and issue certificates to your delegates.

The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What You'll Learn on the Equality and Diversity Trainer Course

Equality Act 2010 and Protected Characteristics
Types of Discrimination and Harassment
Unconscious Bias and Stereotyping
Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)
Inclusive Workplace Practices
Reasonable Adjustments for Disability
Challenging Discrimination Effectively
Training Delivery and Assessment

Who Should Attend the Equality and Diversity Trainer Course

HR Managers and People Professionals
Team Leaders and Line Managers
NHS and Healthcare Managers
Education and School Leaders
Local Government Officers
Equality and Diversity Champions
Trade Union Representatives
Any Professional Responsible for Staff Training

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Why teach Equality and Diversity?

Workplace equality and diversity is a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010. Qualified trainers help organisations build inclusive cultures and avoid costly discrimination claims.

£26 billion

Annual cost of workplace discrimination to the UK economy

1 in 4

Workers have experienced discrimination at work in the past year

9

Protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 that employers must address

35%

Improvement in team performance in organisations with strong equality and diversity cultures

Source: CIPD / Equality and Human Rights Commission 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your Equality and Diversity Trainer Qualification

Recognised Qualification

Accredited course meeting UK regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Full trainer pack including PowerPoint presentations, delegate workbooks, and assessment forms.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in their specialist field and adult education.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.

Equality and Diversity Trainer Course FAQs

The Equality Act 2010 is the primary legislation in the UK that protects people from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in the workplace and wider society. It replaced and consolidated previous anti-discrimination laws including the Race Relations Act, Sex Discrimination Act, and Disability Discrimination Act. It applies to employers, service providers, education providers, and public bodies.
The nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are: age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. Discrimination based on any of these characteristics is unlawful.
Unconscious bias refers to automatic, unintentional stereotypes or assumptions about groups of people that affect our decisions and behaviours without us being aware of them. It can influence recruitment decisions, performance reviews, and workplace interactions. Training helps delegates recognise and challenge their own unconscious biases to create fairer workplaces.
Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favourably than another person because of a protected characteristic — for example, refusing to promote a woman because she might become pregnant. Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy or practice applies to everyone but puts people with a particular protected characteristic at a disadvantage — for example, requiring all staff to work on Saturdays, which may disadvantage Jewish employees.
Your Equality and Diversity Trainer certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Equality legislation and workplace diversity best practice evolve regularly, so renewal training ensures your knowledge remains current and legally compliant.
While there is no specific legal requirement to provide equality and diversity training, employers have a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) recommends training as a key measure to meet this duty. Public sector organisations also have a Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) to advance equality of opportunity.
A reasonable adjustment is a change an employer must make to remove or reduce a disadvantage experienced by a disabled employee or job applicant. Examples include providing specialist equipment, adjusting working hours, allowing home working, or modifying duties. The duty to make reasonable adjustments applies only to disability, not to other protected characteristics.
Yes — the Equality and Diversity Trainer Award is applicable across all sectors including healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, construction, and the public sector. The Equality Act 2010 applies to all employers with one or more employees, so the training is universally relevant.

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
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Course Information
Duration1 Day
LevelSafeCert Level 3
Price£295 + VAT
Certificate3 Years
DeliveryClassroom / Zoom
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Resources
Equality and Human Rights CommissionACAS — Discrimination and the LawGov.uk — Equality Act 2010 Guidance

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  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

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  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

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Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

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