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Key Facts

  • Starting
    24 Feb 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Duration
    16 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Weekday
    Start Date
    24 Feb 2025
    End Date
    4 Jul 2025
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    KCW2027CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 811

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

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This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners with some existing knowledge of this area who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and health.

This hands-on qualification can:

• increase understanding of the principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining health • increase confidence in planning and achieving a healthy diet • provide an understanding of how an individual's dietary requirements change throughout their life • provide an understanding of food labelling and the ability to use information from food labels • provide information on eating disorders • increase understanding of the role of a healthy diet for weight management • increase understanding of the principles of food safety in a home environment.

  • Entry Requirements


    This course is for adult learners 19+. It would be desirable if learners had GCSE grade 4/C in English and /or ESOL/EFL.

  • Course Content


    To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:

    Unit 01 -Explore principles of healthy eating Unit 02 -Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals Unit 03 -Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet Unit 04 -The principles of weight management Unit 05 -Understanding eating disorders Unit 06 -Principles of food safety for the home environment

  • Progression Next Steps


    -Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

    -Access courses

    -Early Years Courses

    -Supporting Teaching and Learning

    Our experienced tutors and Careers Services can support you with your next steps.

  • Additional Information


    Fee waivers may be available for this programme. Please contact our admissions team for further information.

  • Course Structure


    The course will be delivered on Tuesdays with a blended learning approach.

    Teaching will start from the w/c 24th February 2025 until July 2025.

    You could also choose to study other Adult short courses and ESOL/EFL course alongside this qualification.

  • Assessment Details


    The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health is internally assessed using a portfolio of evidence including practical and theoretical assessments.