Level 2 Certificate
This qualification is designed for learners who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and health.
Fully-funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Fully-funded
6 weeks
Expert tutor support available
No previous knowledge is required or assumed
NCFE or TQUK depending on location and training provider
This qualification aims to:
The number of obese people in the UK has more than trebled in the last 25 years, reaching what many doctors believe to be ‘epidemic’ proportions.
Insufficient nutrition can lead to a variety of health-threatening conditions; understanding the benefits of a balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease is fundamental.
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:
This unit looks at how diet affects a person’s health.
Learners then look at how the 5 food groups contribute to a healthy diet and the role of different nutrients in maintaining health.
The final section provides learners with an understanding of healthy food preparation.
This unit encourages staff to look at how nutritional needs vary with age.
Learners gain an understanding of the special dietary requirements of people following a vegetarian diet, people with certain cultural requirements, and people with allergies.
They also gain an awareness of the factors that create barriers to healthy eating.
In this unit learners gain an awareness of the information provided on food labels and how this may be used to help plan a healthy diet.
They will learn the facts behind nutritional claims on food labels and will consider the advantages and disadvantages of using food additives.
In the final section staff evaluate their own diet and make recommendations for improvement.
This unit aims to give learners an understanding of weight management and how to plan a short-term weight management programme.
This unit gives learners an understanding of different types of eating disorders, how they develop, and their effect on health and well-being.
In this unit learners will understand food safety in a home environment.
They will investigate safe handling of food, food storage and food disposal.
They will also look at correct cooking temperatures to ensure food is safe to eat.
Gain a nationally recognised level 2 accredited certificate.
88% of our learners say our courses have equipped them with vital skills to help them progress in their working life.
Build up enough knowledge, skills and confidence to transition into a new career.
Level 2 qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited, giving you the foundations to improve your job prospects.
Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study.
19+ at the start of the academic year.
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