Nutrition & Health Level 2

TQUK Level 2 Certificate – Understanding Nutrition & Health Course

£549.00

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    Description

    Our Nutrition level 2 course can be completed fully online from anywhere in the world.  All you need is an internet connection. Access your resources and support via our learning platform 24/7. Students have a full 12 months access included in the fee but have the flexibility to complete in a matter of months. With the right approach and commitment, you can have a recognised qualification on your CV very quickly indeed.

    The Department of Health policy on reducing obesity and improving diet notes that over 60% of adults and 30% of children are overweight or obese. Health problems associated with this cost the NHS over £5 billion per year. This Nutrition & Health Course Level 2 Qualification is ideal for learners who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and diet, their role in improving and maintaining health and wellbeing, and how attitudes toward food can influence and impact on wellbeing. Nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining health and overall well-being. Proper nutrition is the foundation of good health, influencing everything from physical fitness to mental well-being and longevity.

    You are able to view the course specification here

    Qualification: Nutrition & Health Level 2 Certificate – RQF
    Support: 1-year support included
    Start Date: Anytime – We enrol 365 days a year 
    RQF Specification
    Accredited: Fully

    We also offer a Level 3 course in Sports Nutrition that may be of interest.

    Course Syllabus

    Learners will complete 6 units of study in total as listed below.
    6 tutor-marked assignment to complete

    Explore Principles of Healthy Eating

    Understand how diet is linked to health
    Understand the components of a healthy diet
    Know the nutrients in food and their role in maintaining health
    Understand the principles of healthy food preparation

    Consider Nutritional Needs of a Variety of Individuals

    Know the nutritional needs of children & young people
    Know the nutritional needs of older people
    Understand special dietary requirements
    Understand barriers to health eating

    Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet

    Understand food labelling
    Understand food additives
    Apply principles of healthy eating

    The Principles of Weight Management

    Know the risks associated with ineffective weight management
    Understand how body image may influence weight management
    Know about effective methods of weight management
    Be able to plan a short term weight management programme for an individual

    Understanding Eating Disorders

    Understand the term “Eating Disorder”
    Understand the causes of eating disorders
    Understand how an eating disorder may affect the individual and others
    Understand how a specific eating disorder may be managed

    Principles of Food Safety for the Home Environment. 

    Know the importance of handling food safely
    Know the importance of personal hygiene when handling food
    Know how to store food safely

    Entry Requirements

    No previous qualifications are required

    Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:

    Be aged 14 Years or above
    Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
    Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
    Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
    Have a genuine desire to succeed

    Course Duration

    This course comes with 12 months of support included:

    Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 126 Hours
    Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 150 Hours

    On average, learners will complete this course within 6 months.

    Qualification Awarded

    TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health 

    Qualification ref:  601/4656/4
    Credit value: 15
    Awarding body: TQUK

    CACHE Accredited

    This course provides successful students with a qualification from NCFE CACHE, listed on the RQF.  NCFE CACHE is recognised as an awarding organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are: the office of the qualifications and examinations regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government and the council for curriculum, examinations and assessment (CCA) in Northern Ireland.

    Delivered in partnership with NCC Home Learning  an accredited TQUKCentre.

    Tutors & Support

    All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this, you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating your course.

    Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.

    Assessment

    Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor-marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

    There is no examination to complete as the course is completed using a continual assessment.

    Why UK Open College?

    ✅ Enrol online today – No set term times
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    ✅ Spread the cost – interest-free finance (Guaranteed acceptance*)
    ✅ NUS/Totum Student Card Approved*
    ✅ Trading since 2006 – We will not let you down
    ✅ Flexible learning – Study at a time that suits you
    ✅ Qualified Tutors – Fast assignment turnaround

    *NUS/TOTUM Student cards are only available to students who are studying a fully recognised RQF/QCF course of 120 study hours or more. £12 fee per year applies.

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    Once course access has been provided you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If you are not happy for any reason at all, simply email our accounts department with your request to cancel on [email protected]. We will offer a full refund. No questions asked !

    Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined. We will not refund you under any circumstances outside of the legal 14 day cooling off period. If you have opted to finance your course with Paypal or Clearpay finance you are legally obliged to pay the balance of your fees once the 14 day period expires.

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