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Free Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Malton – Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service

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

Free Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. This is a short daytime course, running over 4 hours, so it fits around other commitments. It covers the basics of nutrition and how food affects health and wellbeing. The course is particularly relevant if you work in the care sector or support a family member with mental health needs. You'll gain a practical understanding of how diet links to physical and mental health.

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 key nutrients the body needs and what they do.
  • You'll explore how diet affects physical health and mental wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to identify healthy and unhealthy eating patterns.
  • You'll develop knowledge of nutritional needs for different people, including those with health conditions.
  • You'll understand how to support others in making healthier food choices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. The course uses a combination of taught input and group discussion. Assessment is through short written tasks or a portfolio of evidence completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Malton 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 nutrition and daily living needs.
  • Support worker: help people with mental health needs manage their diet.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical teams with patient nutrition monitoring.
  • Domiciliary carer: provide nutritional support in people's own homes.
  • School or nursery support staff: promote healthy eating with children.

What you could study next

After this course, 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 and open up more senior roles. A Level 2 Food Safety qualification is also a practical next step if you prepare food as part of your work.

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