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Free Level 2 Nutrition and Health Course Online – West London 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 a pace that fits your life, with no need to travel to a centre. You'll cover the principles of healthy eating, the nutritional needs of different people, weight management, and eating disorders. The course runs over 12 weeks and is delivered through an interactive online learning platform. You'll need a computer and a stable internet connection to take part. You must be aged 19 or over on 31 August in the year you start.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of healthy eating and what a balanced diet looks like.
  • You'll examine the nutritional needs of different individuals, including those with specific dietary requirements.
  • You'll use food and nutritional information to plan a healthy diet.
  • You'll study the principles of weight management.
  • You'll develop an understanding of eating disorders, including their causes and effects.

How you will learn

You'll study through an interactive online learning platform using comprehensive learning materials provided to you. A tutor and assessor will support you throughout the course. Assessment is by a series of written tasks completed within set timeframes. A qualified assessor marks your work and uses it to produce the evidence needed to meet the requirements of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer (laptop or desktop) and a stable internet connection to access the online learning platform. West London College 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, helping people make lifestyle changes
  • Fitness instructor, adding nutrition knowledge to your practice
  • Catering assistant, applying nutritional awareness in food preparation
  • Care assistant, supporting clients' dietary needs in a care setting
  • Community health worker, promoting healthy eating in local services

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Nutrition or a Level 3 Award in Nutrition and Health could deepen your knowledge and open more specialist roles. If you're interested in working in health and social care more broadly, an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Science or Health and Social Care could lead to a university degree in dietetics, nursing, or a related field.

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