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Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Eastbourne

Cost£159.00 There are no extra costs for this course.
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 5 weeks, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments. You'll build your understanding of healthy eating, hydration, and food choices. The course also covers how to plan a balanced diet for yourself and others, eating disorders, and the links between food and feelings. These nutrition and health classes are a practical introduction to the subject.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners looking to improve their understanding of nutrition and health.

This qualification aims to:

  • develop learners' understanding of the importance of eating healthily and maintaining hydration
  • develop learners' understanding of food choices and how to make healthy choices
  • help learners plan a healthy diet for self and others
  • increase understanding of eating disorders, the connections between food and feelings and ways to seek help and support.

Please note: If you are unemployed/in receipt of eligible benefits or in receipt of a low wage (less than £26,800 annual gross salary) you should be eligible to take this course for free. Please contact us for more information.

Entry requirements

Please see website

What you will learn

  • You'll understand why eating healthily and staying hydrated matters.
  • You'll explore how to make better food choices day to day.
  • You'll learn how to plan a healthy diet for yourself and for others.
  • You'll develop your understanding of eating disorders and their causes.
  • You'll examine the connections between food and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll find out about sources of help and support around food and mental health.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. Learning is delivered face to face over the 5-week course. Assessment is through the tasks and activities set during the course. Check the college website for full details of how you'll be assessed on this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support clients with nutrition and daily wellbeing.
  • School meals supervisor: help children make healthier food choices.
  • Community health worker: promote healthy eating in local settings.
  • Nursery worker: support children's nutrition and healthy development.
  • Domiciliary carer: assist clients with meal planning and preparation.
  • Gym receptionist or fitness centre assistant: basic nutrition knowledge is useful.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 Award or Certificate in Nutrition and Health, which goes deeper into diet planning and health promotion. From there, a Level 3 qualification in Nutrition or Health and Social Care opens doors to more specialist roles. If you're drawn to working with people in a care setting, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is worth exploring.

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