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Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

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Health and Nutrition 2
Courses Code
QD2LCNH
Study method
Part Time
Location(s)
Online Learning
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  • Is this course for you?

    If you are thinking of, or working in areas where you need to support people with diet and healthy eating, nutrition and weight management, or even if you just want to or enjoy developing your own knowledge in these area, this course is for you. There is even a section on food safety awareness.

    If you work within the health & fitness industry, childcare, care homes, personal support work, nutrition support for people with eating disorders, this is a fantastic way of acquiring a nationally recognised qualification to enhance your career options and enjoy doing some really useful CPD in the process.

    Our distance learning courses are an ideal opportunity to enhance your career prospects. You will receive all the necessary materials to complete the course in the comfort of your own home. You will be given 1:1 support as you work your way through each of the units from subject specific professionals.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are required, however, a good level of literacy is required in order to complete these qualifications – reading, writing and comprehension, as these are knowledge-based qualifications.

    You need to be able to understand what you have read within the learning materials and answer the assessment questions in your own words and in full sentences.

  • What skills will I develop?

    You will learn about the principles of nutrition and understand why healthy eating is beneficial and how to develop healthy diet plans for any age group.

  • Careers

    Jobs within the fitness industry, childcare, care homes, personal support work, nutrition support for people with eating disorders.

  • English and maths

    You should have a good level of English to complete the course. However, English and maths is not formally assessed as part of your course.

  • Is this course for you?

    If you are thinking of, or working in areas where you need to support people with diet and healthy eating, nutrition and weight management, or even if you just want to or enjoy developing your own knowledge in these area, this course is for you. There is even a section on food safety awareness.

    If you work within the health & fitness industry, childcare, care homes, personal support work, nutrition support for people with eating disorders, this is a fantastic way of acquiring a nationally recognised qualification to enhance your career options and enjoy doing some really useful CPD in the process.

    Our distance learning courses are an ideal opportunity to enhance your career prospects. You will receive all the necessary materials to complete the course in the comfort of your own home. You will be given 1:1 support as you work your way through each of the units from subject specific professionals.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are required, however, a good level of literacy is required in order to complete these qualifications – reading, writing and comprehension, as these are knowledge-based qualifications.

    You need to be able to understand what you have read within the learning materials and answer the assessment questions in your own words and in full sentences.

  • What skills will I develop?

    You will learn about the principles of nutrition and understand why healthy eating is beneficial and how to develop healthy diet plans for any age group.

  • Careers

    Jobs within the fitness industry, childcare, care homes, personal support work, nutrition support for people with eating disorders.

  • English and maths

    You should have a good level of English to complete the course. However, English and maths is not formally assessed as part of your course.

Testimonials

Hayley Evans

"I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Childhood and Family Studies, among many other qualifications relating to this degree. I have been working for South Staffordshire College since 2020. and I am passionate about supporting learners on their journey to achieve their goals."

Hayley Evans

South Staffordshire College

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  • Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2

    Online Learning

    Start Date: Start Any Time

    Code: QXD2LCNH

    Part Time: 12 Weeks

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