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Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 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 over 15 weeks. You study from home, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course covers the principles of healthy eating, weight management, nutrition in relation to eating disorders, and safe food preparation at home. You'll complete an English initial assessment before you start, to make sure online study suits you. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access.

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.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be taken to an external site, you may be required to search for this course using the navigation tools, once found you can click ‘Apply now’ and start your application.

Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of healthy eating and what a balanced diet looks like.
  • You'll understand how the body uses nutrients and why they matter for health.
  • You'll examine weight management, including the factors that affect it.
  • You'll learn about nutrition in the context of eating disorders.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to prepare food safely in a home environment.
  • You'll build an understanding of how diet relates to common health conditions.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. A tutor is allocated to support your learning. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You'll also take an English initial assessment at the start to confirm that online delivery is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition advisor assistant: support clients with basic healthy eating guidance.
  • Health and wellbeing coach: help individuals make positive lifestyle changes.
  • Care assistant: apply nutrition knowledge in residential or home care settings.
  • School meals supervisor: oversee healthy food provision for children.
  • Community health worker: promote healthy eating in local health programmes.
  • Food preparation assistant: work in catering with a grounding in food safety.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Nutrition and Health: deepen your knowledge and open doors to advisory roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Diet and Nutrition: a more comprehensive qualification for those considering a career in nutrition coaching or support work.
  • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate: a practical complement if you work or plan to work in food preparation.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Sciences): a route into university-level study in dietetics, nursing, or public health.
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