Diversity and Inclusion (Adviser)

Diversity and inclusion advisers are key influencers in an organisation.

As a key influencer, you will work with specialist groups within your organisation and liaise with senior leaders to gain their commitment to initiatives in support of the MOD Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and in promoting a whole force inclusive working environment.

You will also provide moral support and provide advice to personnel of all ranks and grades in respect of the bullying and harassment complaints procedure.

The aim of the Diversity and Inclusion Adviser course is to prepare military and Civil Service personnel to perform duties as a diversity and inclusion adviser at unit, establishment and formation headquarters level.

What you will learn

You will learn how to:

• articulate current diversity and inclusion strategy, policies and initiatives in order to create a whole force for inclusive working environment
• provide appropriate, accurate and impartial advice regarding discrimination, bullying, harassment and/or abuse in accordance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 763
• produce and maintain accurate diversity and inclusion logs and reports and ensure they are recorded in accordance with JSP 763
• evaluate the unit, establishment, station or formation headquarter for diversity and inclusion climate and formulate effective action plans
• gain insight and an overview of the formal complaints policy and process for military personnel outlined in in JSP 831 and for MOD civil servants the formal civilian bullying harassment discrimination and victimisation complaints policy and procedures

How this course will help your career

To perform the role of a diversity and inclusion adviser.

Who can attend this course

• Military
• MOD civil servants

Limited to MOD personnel only.

For all Top Level Budgets (TLBs) there is a requirement to self-enrol. Before enrolment you are required to obtain approval from your line management/chain of command and to engage with your diversity and inclusion (D&I) lead. Once you have been allocated a place/completed the Diversity and Inclusion Adviser Course please inform your line management/chain of command or D&I representative to ensure your TLB updates their records.

The Defence Academy are the training provider only and will not prioritise any applications.

Full details can be found in 2024DIN07-078.

Application: the annual demand for this course is very high, and with finite resources in the Defence Leadership Centre (DLC), this means the supply of course places is limited. As such, DLC has decided to prioritise all applications using the table below to ensure the right people are attending the right course at the right time. On submitting your application, you will receive a 'Course Allocation Form' (CAF) by email that asks for your responses against the prioritisation questions below. On return, the DLC administration team will process your CAF and be in touch to confirm your place on a course.

As a result of extensive waiting list of P1 applications resulting from the change in process and to reduce wastage, please be mindful to ensure you are available for the dates you select. There will be a requirement for all pre-requisite work to be done no later than one week before course commencement date and this will be strictly enforced. If unable to comply with this and late withdrawal, without good reason, you will be 'removed from course' and the place reallocated.

The team appreciate your support and understanding, and look forward to welcoming you to DLC.

Please note, the following mandatory questions will require answers as part of the initial application process

Before you attend

The Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) (D&I(A)) course is for those individuals intending to qualify (or requalify) as a unit diversity and inclusion advisor.

It has been redesigned to remove the mandatory requirement to complete the Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner course as a pre-requisite. Commencing from May 2021, it is delivered as a two-part intervention.

• D&I(A) part 1: self-directed, online modules on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE) (approximately 5 hours duration), to be completed no later than 24 hours, prior to attending the Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 2
• D&I(A) part 2: trainer-led, learning (3.5 days virtual delivery)

You should consider the following Routes to Learning (RtL) when assessing your eligibility to apply for, enrol on and attend this course:

• RtL option 1 (legacy course completion):
  • you have successfully completed Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner course within the last 3 years
  • you have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals Online Course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the last 12 months
  • proceed straight to application for Diversity and Inclusion part 2 (see below for application/enrolment process)
• RtL option 2 (legacy course qualification):
  • you have a previous qualification as an equality, diversity and inclusion advisor, but due to inactivity, your currency/competency has expired
  • you have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals online course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the last 12 months
  • you have successfully completed Diversity and Inclusion Adviser online learning Part 1 and achieved an 80% pass mark
• RtL option 3 (new to the role, or have been absent from a Diversity and Inclusion role for more than 3 years):
  • you have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals online course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the last 12 months
  • you have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion Adviser online learning Part 1 and achieved an 80% pass mark
  • you have successfully completed the Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) part 1 (this needs to be completed no later than 24 hours prior to attending part 2)
• RtL option 4 ( practicing Diversity and Inclusion Advisor seeking to extend their competency/qualification):
  • TLBs have been delegated the authority to extend your qualification/competency for a further five years, providing the following conditions are met:
    • evidence submitted of your diversity and inclusion advisor practice (i.e. activity in the role, continuous personal and professional development events etc)
    • successful completion of the Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals Online Course on the DLE (pass mark 80%) within the previous 12 months (of seeking the extension)
  • pending the above, there is no requirement to re-attend either Diversity and Inclusion part 1 or part 2 of the new Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) Course

In light of recent changes to the enrolment process and the high demand for this course competency, it has been decided to allow a further 5 year extension, if the TLB is content that an individual is able to demonstrate they are active and current in their D&I adviser role. This change is in effect now (16 Jan 2025). Once in date for 15 years it will be necessary to refresh competency by enrolling to attend the D&I Adviser Course. This may, in the future, be tailored and the content reduced to account for the individual's existing experience in carrying out the role effectively for an extended period.

How the course will be taught

• Online (Virtual)

How you will be assessed

• completion of Defence Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals course with pass mark of at least 80%
• assessments will be conducted throughout the course
• you will be deemed competent or non-competent to carry out the role of a Diversity and Inclusion Adviser

Following successful completion of all course pre-requisites and assessments you will be eligible to apply for the CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion qualifications, which is self-funded. The last registration date for Level 5 Qualification has been extended by CMI until 30th June 2025.

• 8 July 2025
• 15 July 2025
• 22 July 2025
• 19 August 2025
• 2 September 2025