Skills for the Workplace

Level 2 - Understanding Nutrition and Health

  • Academic Year: 24/25
  • Adult
  • EP Campus
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The Course

This qualification aims to increase your understanding of the principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining health through effective dietary planning, understanding the changing role of a diet throughout a persons life and utilising the information provided on food packaging in decision making.

This course should take approximately four to six months to complete. There are six mandatory units in this qualification:

  • Explore principles of healthy eating
  • Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
  • Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
  • The principles of weight management
  • Understanding eating disorders
  • Principles of food safety for the home environment

This is a remote learning course which will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence.

Flexible start dates and study options apply to this course.

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There are no entry requirements for this course; however, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required. There will be an initial assessment as part of the application process. This is a knowledge only qualification. Experience in the real work environment is not required. Why not look into our *FREE adult maths, English, and IT courses while you study with us? *Subject to eligibility

This qualification can enhance your CV when applying for employment in industries such as health and social care, sport and hospitality. Achievement of this qualification could lead on to courses such as:

  • Level 2 Professional Cookery
  • Level 3 Diploma in Care
  • Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training

There are lots of other courses available to you at Cheshire College – browse our website for other short and remote learning courses.

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE adult courses.

When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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