Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace (RQF)

 

Qualification summary

This qualification has been developed to encourage inclusivity and promote positive interaction with people who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or trans (LGBT) in the workplace.

 

It has been designed to make learners aware of LGBT history and culture and the organisational policies and legislation affecting people who identify as LGBT. It also explores the impact of language, stereotyping and assumptions relating to LGBT and considers how learners can best contribute to maintaining a supportive workplace environment.

 

The qualification could prove invaluable in terms of a learner's personal and career development and does not require any prior qualifications or learning.

 

Dr Neil Bentley – Gockmann OBE, Chief Executive for WorldSkills UK

 

"The National Society of Apprentices (NSOA) has estimated that many young people who identify as LGBT+ are not considering apprenticeships because they are worried about how their employers will react to them coming out.  The ability to celebrate who you are in the workplace is something that young people today expect, and it is something that we should all be working hard to achieve."

 

Andy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands

 

"I am pleased to welcome the first ever qualification in LGBTQ awareness in the workplace. It is important that a West Midlands company has developed this qualification, in response to important, historic moments in the LGBTQ narrative in 2019. With a greater understanding of LGBTQ history, rights and barriers LGBTQ people might face in the workplace, we can start to increase awareness and change outcomes."

 

Lawrence Barton, GB Training

 

"As Festival Director of Birmingham Pride and Lead Commissioner for LGBT with the West Midlands Combined Authority, I welcome the ‘Just Being Me’ national strategy and the Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace (RQF) qualification.

 

LGBT education is key to changing attitudes, welcoming acceptance and ensuring everyone feels valued in living without fear of ridicule, rejection and discrimination. Having a qualification dedicated to raising awareness including LGBT history and culture is pioneering for all workplace learners.  It can only have a positive impact on people’s lives and reduce the risk of discrimination in society whilst maintaining supportive workplace environments for LGBT people.  

 

I envisage LGBT learning becoming a norm in all learning programmes, with committed staff to champion awareness and diversity for all. I applaud Mark Child and Skillsfirst for their commitment in developing LGBT qualifications that will have a major impact on both current and future generations."

 

This qualification does not require the learner to have any prior qualifications or levels of prior learning.

 

To support the delivery of this qualification, we are offering Train the Trainer Workshops

 

On completion of this qualification, you may progress into further learning, employment or onto other Skillsfirst qualifications, such as the:

 

• Skillsfirst Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social Development (RQF)
• Skillsfirst Level 1 Certificate in the Principles of Maintaining Personal Well-being at Work (RQF)

 

or similar vocationally-based qualifications.

 

Related Documents:

Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace (RQF) Handbook

 

Qualification structure

All 4 modules from Group M must be achieved to gain the qualification.

 

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 105

Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 125

 

Qualification number	Qualification reference	Qualification review date
LGBTC2	603/5261/9	31/10/2024

Group M - mandatory units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst  mod. no.	Module title	Unit Level	GLH Value
M/617/8631	LGBT1	Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history and culture	2	24
T/617/8632	LGBT2	Language, stereotyping and assumptions relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people	2	28
A/617/8633	LGBT3	Organisational policies and legislation affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the workplace	2	25
F/617/8634	LGBT4	Contribute to maintaining a supportive workplace environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people	2	28

 

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