Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2, P00727

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Level: 2

Course Course: P00727

Area: Health & Social Care

Discover the essentials of nutrition and health with this Level 2 NCFE course. Learn about balanced diets, dietary needs, food groups, and wellbeing, gaining the knowledge to support a healthy lifestyle or a career in health and social care.

This Level 2 NCFE Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of healthy eating and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. You will explore the role of nutrients in the body, the importance of hydration, and how diet affects physical and mental wellbeing.

The course covers practical guidance on planning meals, understanding food labels, and making informed dietary choices. You will also learn about the impact of lifestyle factors, such as exercise and sleep, on overall health.

Ideal for anyone looking to improve their own wellbeing or pursue a career in health, social care, or fitness, this course equips you with the knowledge to promote healthy living and support others in making positive dietary choices.

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:

Unit 01 - Explore principles of healthy eating
Unit 02 - Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Unit 03 - Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
Unit 04 - The principles of weight management
Unit 05 - Understanding eating disorders
Unit 06 - Principles of food safety for the home environment

There are no specific qualifications required to enrol on this qualification. Acceptance onto the qualification is based on a phone or online interview with the Tutor.

Learners must be aged 19 years or over.

*Applicants may need to complete an English and maths initial assessment following the pre-enrolment, unless you can provide evidence of sufficient level of English and maths required for the course.

Assessment is through end of topic assessments submitted for marking. Continued online assessment (submitted assignments) for each completed unit. Please note all assessments need to achieve pass standard for qualification to be awarded.

Where does this Lead

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Future Opportunities

Completion of the Level 2 NCFE Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health can support a variety of career paths in health, social care, and wellbeing, including:

Health and Wellbeing Advisor
Care Assistant or Support Worker
Community Health Worker
Nutrition Assistant or Food Education Support Worker
Fitness or Personal Training Assistant
Health Promotion Officer
Catering or Food Service Roles with a focus on healthy eating

It also provides a strong foundation for further study, which can lead to roles such as dietitian, nurse, public health practitioner, or health coach, depending on the level of progression chosen.

This course is for adult learners and is offered as an online course to maximise your flexibility of learning.

This course is accredited by the NCFE and is a nationally recognised qualification in business. It is ideal for accrediting your existing knowledge and experience, as well as perfect to 'upskill' by learning new concepts.

An administration fee may be charged if you do not complete the course.

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Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2

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