Training
The University strives to ensure staff have an understanding of the different equality groupings of people, which helps towards achieving an inclusive environment. In partnership with CAPOD, staff completing equalities training, demonstrates that staff understand their legal responsibilities with updated equalities law.
Funding bodies also require institutions being awarded funding to demonstrate that updated training is an essential part of employment (webpage: Fairness = Funding).
Types of training or awareness:
- School/Unit tailored specific sessions
- Diversity for Managers (part of the Management Passport)
- Inclusive Recruitment (part of the Management Passport)
- Equalities in the REF
- Staff Induction
- Online (essential)
Online Diversity Awareness – FAQs
How do I start the online training?
1. As the training software provider is external, users will need to register as a “New user” using their current University email address, but with a different password.
2. Log onto CAPOD endorsed webpage: Online Diversity Training
How long does it take?
About 35-45 minutes.
What do I get awarded for completing?
At the end of the online course you can access all your certificates by selecting “Progress” from the main navigation.
Is there a test involved?
There are 2 interim quizzes within the course and a final end of course quiz.
What is covered as content within the online training?
The course is made up of the following modules:
- Why is Equality and Diversity important?
- Quiz: How much do you already know?
- Legislation
- Public Sector Equality Duty
- Types of discrimination
- Age
- Disability and reasonable adjustments
- Gender Reassignment
- Pregnancy and Maternity
- Race
- Religion and Belief
- Sex/Gender
- Marriage and Civil Partnership
- Sexual Orientation
- Harassment and Bullying
- Stereotyping and prejudice
- Consequenses of getting it wrong
- Your role as a member of staff
How will completing the course be recorded?
Completing the course will contribute towards your Professional and Personal Development, refer to CAPOD webpage: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/ppd/