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Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course Online – Chelmsford College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course. Study online, at your own pace, from wherever suits you. The course runs for 12 weeks and covers healthy eating principles, food labelling, dietary needs across different life stages, weight management, eating disorders, and food safety at home. It suits people who already have some knowledge of nutrition and want to build on it.

Who this course is for

This qualification is suited to you if you have some existing knowledge of of nutrition and health but are interested in improving your understanding further. With 19+ funding, this course is also likely free for you to study.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

Specific Entry Requirements:

On the first day of learning, a learner must be aged 19 or older on 31 August within the 2024 to 2025 funding year to be ESFA funded.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of healthy eating and how food supports good health.
  • You'll examine the nutritional needs of different individuals, including how requirements change across life stages.
  • You'll use food and nutrition information to plan a balanced diet.
  • You'll understand the principles of weight management and the role of diet within it.
  • You'll develop knowledge of eating disorders, including their causes and effects.
  • You'll learn the principles of food safety in a home environment.
  • You'll read and interpret food labels to make informed dietary choices.

How you will learn

You'll study six mandatory units online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments completed for each unit. There are no exams. You submit your work online, and a tutor will assess it against the qualification requirements. Chelmsford College will confirm the submission process and any deadlines before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chelmsford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition advisor, supporting clients with healthy eating guidance
  • Healthcare support worker, using nutrition knowledge in patient care
  • Fitness instructor, advising clients on diet alongside exercise
  • Catering assistant, applying food safety and nutrition knowledge
  • Health and wellbeing coach, helping people improve their diet
  • Community health worker, promoting healthy eating in local settings

What you could study next

After completing this free nutrition and health course, you could move on to:

  • Level 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector, if you want to move into healthcare roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, for care-focused careers.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Exercise and Fitness, combining nutrition with fitness work.
  • Level 2 qualifications in Hospitality and Catering, where food and nutrition knowledge is directly applied.
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