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Free Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Skipton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Skipton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This free nutrition and health course is aimed at people working in the care sector or those supporting family members with mental health issues. You'll explore how nutrition affects health and wellbeing. The course runs over 4 hours in total. Funding is available for learners aged 19 or over, subject to where you live and your income.

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 the relationship between nutrition and physical health.
  • You'll explore how diet can affect mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll identify the key nutrients the body needs and what they do.
  • You'll learn how poor nutrition can contribute to health problems.
  • You'll develop practical knowledge to support people in your care or family.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on an evening basis. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and group discussion. Assessment for the NCFE Level 1 Award in Nutrition and Health is carried out through short written tasks or portfolio evidence completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support clients' daily nutrition and wellbeing needs.
  • Support worker: help individuals with mental health or care needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in care or community settings.
  • Domiciliary carer: provide home-based care including meal support.
  • Family support worker: advise families on health and nutrition basics.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Nutrition and Health Qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Nutrition and Health for a deeper understanding of diet and wellbeing. If you work in care, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care would build on this foundation and open up more senior roles.

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