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Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course Online – Burton and South Derbyshire College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course. Study online, at your own pace, from home. The course runs over 12 weeks and covers the principles of healthy eating, weight management, nutrition in relation to eating disorders, and food safety in a home environment. You can enrol at any time throughout the year and study when it suits you. This free nutrition and health course for adults is a practical way to build solid knowledge without attending a class. You'll earn a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health on completion.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to improve your understanding of nutrition and health, covering factors such as the principles of healthy eating and weight management, nutrition in the context of eating disorders and how to prepare food safely in a home environment.

This is an online course. You will receive your welcome email with your course login details and further information within 48 hours of enrolment.

On completion of the course you may be interested in doing Level 2 Gym Leader or the Level 3 Personal Trainer with the BSDC which is partnership with CIMSPA.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of healthy eating and how to apply them.
  • You'll explore how nutrition affects weight management.
  • You'll learn about nutrition in the context of eating disorders.
  • You'll understand how to prepare food safely in a home environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how diet and lifestyle choices affect health.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace within the 12-week timeframe. You'll receive login details by email within 48 hours of enrolling. Depending on the assessment method for your course, work is either automatically marked or reviewed by a dedicated tutor. On completion, you'll receive a certificate from the awarding body.

What you will need to bring

Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything you need before you start. You may be asked to provide a copy of your ID when you enrol.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition advisor, supporting clients with healthy eating guidance.
  • Health and wellbeing coach, helping people improve their lifestyle.
  • Care assistant, applying nutrition knowledge in a care setting.
  • Gym or leisure centre receptionist, with a grounding in health and nutrition.
  • School or community health support worker, promoting healthy eating.
  • Food preparation assistant, with a focus on safe and nutritious meals.

What you could study next

This level 2 nutrition and health qualification can lead to further study in health and fitness. A Level 2 Gym Leader qualification is a natural next step if you want to work in a gym or leisure setting. From there, a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification builds the skills needed to work with clients one-to-one. You could also explore Level 3 qualifications in health and social care or nutrition and dietetics support.

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