Level 2 Understanding Nutrition and Health Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course is funded by the provider for all learners regardless of age, so fees are covered. Over 12 weeks, you'll build knowledge of diet and health, different forms of nutrition, weight management planning, and food safety awareness. It suits anyone looking to deepen their understanding of nutrition, whether for personal interest or to support a role in health, care, or hospitality.
Who this course is for
The qualification is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills surrounding diet and health, different forms of nutrition, planning a weight management programme and food safety awareness.
What you will learn
You'll understand how diet and nutrition affect health and wellbeing.
You'll explore different forms of nutrition and their roles in the body.
You'll learn how to plan and support a weight management programme.
You'll develop awareness of food safety principles and good practice.
You'll understand the relationship between lifestyle, food choices, and long-term health.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will mark and provide feedback on your responses.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition advisor assistant: support clients with diet and healthy eating guidance.
Healthcare support worker: nutrition knowledge useful in care and clinical settings.
Personal trainer: complement fitness work with understanding of diet and health.
School catering assistant: apply food and nutrition knowledge in school meal planning.
Care assistant: support residents' dietary needs in residential or home care.
Wellbeing coordinator: help plan health and nutrition programmes in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Nutrition and Health: deepen your knowledge and move toward advisory or coaching roles.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: add a food safety qualification recognised by hospitality and catering employers.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: if you're moving toward a career in care, this builds on your health knowledge at a higher level.
