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Free Level 1 Nutrition and Health Course in Malton – Malton Adult Learning and 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 Malton. Evening classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This free nutrition and health course for adults is aimed at people working in the care sector or supporting family members with mental health needs. You'll explore how food and nutrition affect health and wellbeing. The course takes around 4 hours in total.

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 diet and physical health.
  • You'll explore how nutrition affects mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll identify the key nutrients the body needs and what they do.
  • You'll recognise the impact of poor nutrition on people in care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support others in making healthier food choices.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll be assessed through written assignments or short tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through the material and give feedback as you progress.

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' daily nutrition and wellbeing needs.
  • Support worker. Help individuals with mental health needs manage healthy living.
  • Healthcare assistant. Assist clinical teams with patient nutrition and care.
  • Domiciliary carer. Provide nutrition support in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker. Plan and support mealtimes in care home settings.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health would build on what you've covered and go deeper into diet, lifestyle, and health conditions. If you work in care, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a recognised next step that covers a broader range of care skills and can support career development in the sector.

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