Nutrition and Health Level 2
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Improve your understanding of nutrition and healthy eating and build knowledge to support wellbeing at home, work or in care and hospitality roles.
This qualification is designed to help you increase your knowledge and understanding of nutrition and healthy eating. It is suitable for a wide range of learners, including parents, carers, catering staff and anyone interested in improving their understanding of food, nutrition and health.
You will explore how nutrition affects individuals at different life stages and learn how healthy eating supports overall wellbeing. Studying online gives you the flexibility to learn at a time and pace that suits your work or home commitments, while still receiving structured support from experienced tutors.
What you’ll cover:
- Nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
- Principles of healthy eating
- Principles of food safety for the home environment
- Principles of weight management
- Understanding eating disorders
- Using food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
For each unit, you will complete a set of knowledge-based questions as part of the formal assessment. Your tutor will provide feedback after each unit. All assessments must be completed and passed to successfully achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 or equivalent English language and Maths qualification required.
Information
All learning materials are provided online. You will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Studying a Craven College distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE* accredited qualification in your spare time.
After completing an induction, you will be provided with all the learning materials you need and will receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced professional tutors. This flexible learning option is ideal if you have a busy work or home life and want to study where and when it suits you.
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
- Employment opportunities in the health, social care or hospitality sectors
This course provides a strong foundation for further study and progression into roles where nutrition, health and wellbeing knowledge is valuable.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
