Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    25 Feb 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Start Time
    09:30
    End Time
    15:30
    Duration
    16 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    25 Feb 2025
    End Date
    1 Jul 2025
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    KCW2027CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 811
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

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, the role of food in maintaining health, principles in weight management and food safety. It also offers units to explore nutritional needs of individuals and how to plan a healthy diet.

  • 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.