Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (01C30AL/23)

What will I learn?

This qualification is designed to increase the learners knowledge and understanding of nutrition and healthy eating and covers:

• Planning and achieving a healthy diet
• How an individual’s dietary requirements change throughout their life
• Food labelling and the ability to use information from food label
• Eating disorders
• The role of a healthy diet for weight management
• The principles of food safety in a home environment

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.

If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.

As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.

Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.

What do I need to join the course?

You will speak to one of our Learner Experience Advisors prior to enrolling on the course, where you’ll be able to receive information, advice and guidance related to your course; they’ll also discuss your learning goals with you and answer any questions you may have.

This qualification is designed to provide learners, 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.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification. You will need to have access to the East Riding eLearn platform and joining instructions will be sent to you after you have enrolled. A good internet connection is a useful tool for you to complete your self study tasks online to support your classroom learning.

Entry/Registration is at the discretion of the centre, in accordance with equality legislation and should be made on the Portal. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is appropriate for the age and ability of learners. They need to make sure that learners can fulfil the requirements of the learning outcomes and comply with the relevant literacy, numeracy and health and safety aspects of this qualification.

This is a knowledge only qualification. Work/industry placement experience is not required. Just an interest and enthusiasm to learn!

What do I need to provide for the first session?

Please bring along a notebook, pen, an interest in the subject and the personal commitment needed to complete the course.

What could I do next?

You might like to develop your employability skills to help you to apply for a job or to progress within your current workplace; our range of short employability courses can help you to write or update your CV, search for team leadership jobs or to develop your interview skills so you can apply for jobs with confidence.

You may decide to improve your skills or work towards a qualification in English, maths or IT, or you may wish to consider further self-directed qualifications, such as the Level 2 certificate in Awareness of mental health problems.

Alternatively, you may decide to learn about counselling, neurodiversity or speaking confidently in public. You could also choose to explore our wider course offer, which includes topics such as photography, arts and crafts and mindfulness.

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.