Free Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Richmond. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This free nutrition and health course is aimed at people who work in the care sector or have family members with mental health issues. You'll explore how nutrition and diet affect health and wellbeing. The course runs over 4 hours part-time.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who work in the care sector or have family members with mental health issues.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll understand how food and nutrients affect the body
You'll explore the link between diet and physical health
You'll learn how nutrition can support mental health and wellbeing
You'll identify healthy and unhealthy eating patterns
You'll develop practical knowledge to support people in a care setting
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is through short written tasks and activities completed during the course. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant - support clients with daily nutrition and health needs
Support worker - help individuals with mental health or care needs
Healthcare assistant - assist clinical staff in health settings
Domiciliary carer - provide in-home care including meal support
Residential care worker - support residents in care home environments
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Nutrition and Health - builds directly on this qualification and goes deeper into diet, health conditions, and dietary planning.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care - broadens your knowledge across the care sector and supports career development in care roles.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety - useful if you prepare or handle food as part of a care or support role.
