Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside work, volunteering, or other commitments. You'll explore how nutrition affects health, covering topics such as dietary needs, nutrients, and the relationship between food and wellbeing. To join, you'll need to be working or volunteering in a health, social care, or other relevant environment, and have a basic level of written English. You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health.
Who this course is for
Part time
Entry requirements
Be working or volunteering in a health and social care environment or other relevant working environment; have a basic level of English in order to complete the written assessments.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key nutrients the body needs and what they do.
You'll explore how diet affects physical and mental health.
You'll learn about nutritional needs across different life stages.
You'll examine the causes and effects of nutritional deficiencies.
You'll look at how to support others in making healthier food choices.
You'll develop knowledge of government dietary guidelines and recommendations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Newcastle College during the day. Learning is supported by written assessments, which you'll complete as part of the course. The entry requirements ask for a basic level of English so you can manage these written tasks. Your tutor will guide you through the material across the 12 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant - support clients with nutrition and daily living
Healthcare support worker - assist clinical teams in health settings
Community health worker - promote healthy eating in local communities
School meals supervisor - oversee nutrition standards in school catering
Wellbeing advisor - guide individuals on diet and lifestyle choices
Domiciliary care worker - support clients with food preparation at home
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Nutrition and Health - deepens your knowledge and is suited to those moving into advisory or supervisory roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care - broadens your skills across the care sector and opens more frontline care roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health - a natural next step if you want to specialise further in nutrition.
