Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, part-time during the day. The course covers the principles of healthy eating, weight management, and nutrition in relation to eating disorders. You'll also learn how to prepare food safely at home. Classes run at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. The course typically takes around 12 weeks and approximately 120 hours of study. You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health.
Who this course is for
Nutrition is the key to a healthy body and mind, and understanding the values of a diet and exercise plan is an important part of maintaining overall well-being.This nationally recognised qualification explores influential factors such as the principles of healthy eating and weight management. The course also introduces nutrition in the context of eating disorders, and explains how to prepare food safely in a home environment.This is a 12-week (approx. 120 hours) Online Self-Study qualification course. It can be started anytime and accessed (via a learning portal) at times/days to suit you. To learn more about this course and book your place, click the following link to Eventbrite.Click here to View more information
Entry requirements
Learners must meet the following eligibility criteria to access this course: Be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2025 Learners must be a UK resident and legally living in the UK on the first day of learning. (proof required) Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of healthy eating and how diet affects overall well-being.
You'll study weight management and the factors that influence it.
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 examine the relationship between diet, exercise, and physical and mental health.
How you will learn
The course is delivered in a classroom setting, part-time during the day. Learning is structured around self-study materials covering the core topics. Assessment is based on the qualification requirements set by NCFE. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition advisor: support clients with healthy eating plans
Health and wellbeing coach: guide individuals toward healthier lifestyles
Care assistant: apply nutrition knowledge in a care setting
Community health worker: promote healthy eating in local communities
School or college support staff: assist with food and health education
Fitness instructor: combine nutrition knowledge with exercise guidance
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Nutrition and Health: deepen your knowledge and move toward advisory roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Diet and Nutrition: a broader qualification covering clinical and practical nutrition.
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training: combine nutrition with fitness coaching skills.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Sciences): a route into university-level study in dietetics, nursing, or public health.
