Disability Awareness
£20 + VAT
In our disability awareness course, you will gain a greater insight into what a disability is, the different types of disabilities and how to ensure workplaces make reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities. You will also explore how to ensure the recruitment process is fair and the responsibilities of employees and employers.
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All about this Disability Awareness course
In the disability awareness course you will explore the different disabilities that affect people, and how these can affect their working life too. The course as a whole will help with acceptance and inclusion, in turn, will help to change attitudes towards disabilities in the workplace.
Throughout the course you will gain awareness regarding the multiple difficulties faced by those with disabilities, and how we can approach this. You will look at the different types of disabilities, and the different laws that protect people who have disabilities.
You will also review recruiting people with disabilities while exploring the organisation, employer and employee responsibilities in the workplace.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Suitable for all industries
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
The different types of disabilities
In the first unit of our disability awareness course you will focus on the different types of disabilities, including visible and invisible disabilities. You will also explore some misconceptions and misunderstandings of disabilities.
Introduction to disabilities and the law
In this unit you will explore what the law says about disabilities in the workplace, how the law protects people with disabilities in the workplace and the different types of discrimination. Towards the end of the unit, you will explore two case studies of discrimination against disabled people in the workplace.
Recruiting people with disabilities
In this unit you will focus on the recruitment of people with disabilities, how you can ensure you don’t discriminate when advertising and receiving job applications and interviewing candidates.
Workplace responsibilities
In the final unit you will be introduced to workplace responsibilities when it comes to working with people with disabilities. You will also explore what organisations can do to make it easier for disabled people in the workplace. You will also explore safety in the workplace and what adjustments may need to be made when it comes to fire safety and evacuation plans.
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RoSPA assured training course
This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Disability Awareness course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Disability Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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