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Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course in Widnes

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, blending time at the centre with online study you can do at home. The course runs part-time during the day and typically takes 6 months to complete. You'll explore how food and nutrients affect the body, what a balanced diet looks like, and how nutrition links to health and wellbeing. After applying, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how different nutrients function in the body.
  • You'll explore the relationship between diet and long-term health.
  • You'll learn about dietary requirements across different life stages.
  • You'll study the factors that influence people's food choices.
  • You'll understand how to evaluate nutritional information and food labelling.
  • You'll learn about the links between poor nutrition and common health conditions.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll attend sessions at Riverside College Kingsway Campus and complete online study in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio work rather than formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you with the online elements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition advisor, supporting clients with healthy eating guidance
  • Health and wellbeing coach, helping people improve lifestyle choices
  • Care assistant, applying nutrition knowledge in a care setting
  • School meals supervisor, overseeing healthy food provision for children
  • Community health worker, promoting good nutrition in local settings
  • Personal trainer, combining fitness and nutrition support for clients

What you could study next

A Level 2 nutrition and health qualification opens the door to further study in health and social care or food science. You could progress to a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Nutrition and Health, which goes deeper into dietary analysis and client advice. From there, a Level 4 or degree-level qualification in nutrition or dietetics is the route toward registered practitioner roles.

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