When organisations embrace diversity in the workplace the result is greater creativity, innovation and team engagement, which promotes lower turnover, higher performance and increased profits. This online professional development course will help you employ and support a more diverse workplace.
Workplace Diversity for Managers will give you the skills and knowledge required to review, implement, manage and provide training in workplace diversity for an organisation. You will learn about legislative requirements, training, managing allegations of harassment and complaints handling processes. You will also learn about diversity planning and strategy, anti-discrimination policy and diversity for selecting and recruiting staff.
In this online workplace diversity course you will learn how to communicate and promote diversity within an organisation and conduct research and analysis to address business objectives. You will also discover how to develop new equity and diversity polices, create action plans and learn how incorporate human resource policies.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to create, manage and promote a diverse workplace culture for an organisation.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Work effectively with diversity
- Individual differences
- Responding appropriately
- Workplace diversity
- Challenges and benefits
- Sensitive responses
- Cultural awareness and understanding
- Law and ethics
- Emotional and psychological wellbeing
- Client needs
- Communication styles
- Body language / appearance
- Knowledge skills and experience
- Workplace diversity plans
- Training and participation
- Diversity values
Unit 2 - Manage diversity in the workplace
- Review diversity policy
- Legislative requirements
- Codes of conduct / practice
- Inclusion policies
- Diversity plans/strategies
- Diversity issues
- Performance measures
- Equal employment opportunity
- Ant-discrimination policy
- Privacy policy
- Vicarious liability
- Induction and training
- Positive work environments
- Grievance procedures
- Ensuring the diversity policy is understood
- Communicating and promoting diversity
- Updating policy and procedures
- Recommendations for enhancement
- Review of work place policies
- Addressing own prejudices
- Sensitivity to diversity
- Positive role models
- Diversity for selecting and recruiting staff
- Addressing differences in a team
- Diversity training
- Managing tensions
- Encouraging collaboration and respect
- Managing allegations of harassment
- Complaint handling process
- Promoting work place diversity
- Capturing ideas and information
- Continuous improvement
Unit 3 - Develop and implement diversity policy
- Importance of diversity
- Diversity and business objectives
- Research and analysis
- Diversity of workers
- CALD backgrounds
- Overseas workers
- Managing diversity
- Diversity policies
- Develop a new diversity policy
- Policy purpose
- Policy draft
- Policy template
- Equity and diversity policy
- Develop actions plans
- Linking diversity and HR policies
- Supporting diversity
- Value of diversity
- Presenting and promoting
- Compliance
- Policy implementation
- Policy review processes
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 45 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $150.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:-
- Human Resource Personnel
- Managers
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