Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

5-6 weeks

Tutor-led remote learning

LDSS funded

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

601/3389/2

This qualification is designed for anyone who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of nutrition and health in areas such as healthy eating, nutritional needs, weight management, eating disorders and food safety in the home environment.

This qualification is ideal for anyone who wants to work in social care, fitness and sport, childcare or education, hospitality or catering and community and voluntary roles.

Quality assured & government recommended · Skills for Care approved qualifications

Who is the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health for?

Those new to care and are considering a career in healthcare profession with the underpinning knowledge needed to deliver high quality care and support.
Care employers: Organisations seeking to upskill their workforce
Current Care or Support Workers: looking to gain a nationally accredited qualification

What you'll study (mandatory units)

There are 6 mandatory units which must be completed
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

Progression routes

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Skills for Workplace Health Champions
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult and Social Care
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma Adult Care
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Healthcare Support

Entry requirements

Learner must be aged 14 or over
No previous qualifications are required
Funding may be available for those who meet value-based recruitment requirements

Qualification Summary

Qualification aim reference601/3389/2

Guided learning hours (GLH)126

Total qualification time (TQT)150

Credit value15

Assessment methodPortfolio of evidence

Minimum age14

LDSS funded

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