Free Level 2 Understanding Nutrition and Health Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover the principles of healthy eating, weight management, nutrition in relation to eating disorders, and food safety in the home. The course is funded for eligible adults in England. You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health. Searching for a free understanding nutrition and health course for adults or a level 2 understanding nutrition and health qualification you can do from home? This covers both.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for learners who wish to develop their knowledge and skills surrounding diet and health, different forms of nutrition, planning a weight management programme and food safety awareness.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and have resided in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, must be aged 19 or over, must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another similar course and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded education programme. If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification If you're not eligible for funding, you can purchase the course online if you are over the age of 16.
What you will learn
You'll explore what a healthy diet looks like and how food choices affect the body
You'll examine the principles of weight management and how to plan a weight management programme
You'll learn about nutrition in the context of eating disorders
You'll understand how diet affects mental and physical health
You'll learn how to prepare and handle food safely in a home environment
You'll develop knowledge of different forms of nutrition and their effects on health
How you will learn
All learning is online. You work through digital course materials at your own pace and complete online assessments. There are no classroom sessions or set timetable. On completion, you receive a digital e-certificate issued by TQUK.
What you will need to bring
All learning materials are provided online. The Skills Network will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition advisor assistant: support clients with healthy eating guidance
Health and wellbeing coach: entry-level roles in workplace or community settings
Care assistant: nutrition knowledge supports work in residential or home care
School meals supervisor: understanding of healthy eating relevant to catering for children
Fitness instructor assistant: pairs well with exercise and lifestyle roles
Community health worker: supports public health and healthy living programmes
Food service assistant: food safety knowledge useful in catering and hospitality
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Nutrition and Health: deepens your knowledge and can support roles in health coaching or education
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a focused food safety qualification recognised by employers in hospitality and care
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens into a full care career if you're working or want to work in that sector
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification: combines well with nutrition knowledge for fitness industry roles
