Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll explore how food and nutrition affect the body, and build a solid understanding of healthy eating and its role in wellbeing. This free nutrition and health course for adults covers topics from nutrients and digestion to diet-related conditions and public health.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand the key nutrients the body needs and what they do.
You'll explore how digestion and metabolism work.
You'll examine the links between diet and long-term health conditions.
You'll learn about dietary guidelines and public health recommendations.
You'll consider how lifestyle factors influence nutritional needs.
You'll develop skills to analyse and evaluate dietary information.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Tooting Centre. The course is assessed through written assignments and short tasks that you complete as you progress. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition advisor, supporting clients with healthy eating plans
Health and wellbeing coach, working in community or workplace settings
Care assistant, using nutrition knowledge to support residents' dietary needs
School meals supervisor, applying food and health understanding in schools
Community health worker, promoting healthy eating in local programmes
Fitness instructor, combining nutrition knowledge with exercise guidance
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Nutrition and Health, for a deeper study of nutritional science and a step toward professional roles.
Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity, if you want to combine nutrition with sport and fitness.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Sciences), recognised by UK universities as a route into nutrition, dietetics, or nursing degrees.
