Useful Information
Mode of Study: Online Distance Learning
Level: 2
Duration: 12 weeks
Awarding/validation body: TQUK
Funding Information:
Please note that this course is only available for funding to individuals residing outside the Greater London area. Typically, eligible learners will have postcodes that fall outside this catchment area. For more information, please refer to the GLA postcode map. https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_postcode_map_a3_map1.pdf. If you are uncertain about your residency status, please contact our Admissions Department at 020 8760 5934 or via email at admissions@croydon.ac.uk.
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Course Overview
This qualification is designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of nutrition and health. Key areas of focus include:
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Principles of Healthy Eating and Weight Management: Learn the foundations of balanced diets and effective strategies for maintaining a healthy weight.
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Nutrition and Eating Disorders: Explore the relationship between nutrition and eating disorders, gaining insights into their impact on health and well-being.
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Safe Food Preparation: Understand essential practices for safely preparing food in a home environment, ensuring health and hygiene.
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Course Highlights
- Achieve a nationally recognized qualification.
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Advance your career pathway within the health and social care sector.
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Learn at your own pace with flexible online distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study.
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Enhance your personal skills and professional development through comprehensive coursework.
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Receive dedicated support from personal tutors, ensuring you have the guidance needed to succeed.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
This course is an excellent opportunity for anyone currently working in or aspiring to enter the health and social care sector. Upon completing this course, learners may wish to further their education by enrolling in one of our other health and social care courses, such as:
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Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions,
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Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention and Awareness,
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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care.
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Assessment
Throughout the course, learners will be assessed by answering a series of questions. These assessments will be submitted through the online learning platform, EQUAL, and evaluated by the tutor. Learners will receive feedback for each completed assessment, ensuring they can track their progress and improve their understanding.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course; however, learners should have at least a Level 1 qualification in literacy or an equivalent credential. Our Level 1 and 2 distance learning courses are available free of charge for those eligible for government funding, provided you meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Must be 19 years or older.
- Ages 19-23: You must hold a full Level 2 qualification or higher, such as five GCSEs or O Levels at grades A-C (or 9-4), two or three AS Levels, one A Level, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate, or Principles of Learning Level 2.
- Ages 24 and Over: No qualifications are required.
- Enrolment Status: You must not be enrolled in any other distance learning course with us.
- Residency Requirement: You must have been living in the UK for the last three years.
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