Fairness, inclusion and respect awareness refresher
We have doubled the grant rates for short course tiers 1 – 3. To address rising costs, you can now receive higher rates on course achievements from 1st April 2023
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Grant Tier |
Achievement date before 1 April 2023 |
Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023 |
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Grant Tier 1 Grant Tier 1 Refresher |
£30 £15 |
£60 £30 |
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Grant Tier 2 Grant Tier 2 Refresher |
£70 £35 |
£140 £70 |
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Grant Tier 3 Grant Tier 3 Refresher |
£120 £60 |
£240 £120 |
Overview
Duration
½ day of 3 learning hours
If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of Fairness, inclusion and respect awareness refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full Fairness, inclusion and respect awareness standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- support and administrative
- operative and craft
- supervision
- management and leadership
Delegate pre-requisites
Delegates must have successfully completed training to the Fairness inclusion and respect awareness standard or subsequent refresher 3 years prior to attending this refresher.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- e-learning
- remote
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
- a blend of classroom and remote
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:
For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Quality assurance
Assured
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal
Refresher every 3 years
Buffer/ grace period
3 months
Classification
Recommended Refresher
Approval date
April 2022
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes to be refreshed
| The delegate will be able to: | Additional guidance to support learning outcome |
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describe the topics of equality and diversity |
to include:
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describe the types and categories of discrimination and the different ways in which this may be carried out |
to include the following categories;
for at least three of the following types of discrimination;
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give examples of positive individual, team and management attitudes and behaviours to help ensure removal of discrimination at work |
using three of the following types and categories;
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describe the value of equality and diversity to a construction company |
to include:
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describe the main standards, services, and legislation for equality and diversity |
to include consideration of:
and company policies including consideration of the following factors;
reasonable adjustments for those protected by the equality act and potentially others to ensure inclusion of;
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Additional information about this standard
Equality and Human Rights Act 2010
- Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance
- The Act: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/pdfs/ukpga_20100015_en.pdf
- Human Rights Act 1998
Examples of other relevant legislation
- Civil Partnership Act 2004
- Marriage (same sex couples) Act 2013
- Gender Recognition Act 2004
- Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Flexible Working Regulations 2006/2007/2009
- Equal Pay Act 1970
ACAS service
- Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service: http://www.acas.org.uk/
Equality and Human Rights Commissions
- England: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en
- Scotland: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/commission-scotland
- Wales: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/commission-wales
International standards
ISO 44001 Collaborative business relationships management system