PI155 Nutrition and Health QCF

Nutrition and Health QCF

This fully recognised qualification is ideal for learners who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.

Course Description

Nutrition and Health QCF

The NCFE Level 2 Award in Nutrition and Health has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and is part of the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF).  It has been developed in response to rising levels of obesity in both adults and children.  The Foresight study suggests that if current trends continue, by 2050 about 60% of men, 50% of women and 25% of children in the UK will be obese.  The rising obesity levels could cost the country £45 billion a year by 2050 through increased care requirements and missed working hours.

This qualification is ideal for learners who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.

Previous Knowledge Required

This material is suitable candidates with a basic knowledge of this area, who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Support

The assessor/tutor will support the learner throughout the duration of the course. The learner will complete activities and an assignment in order to successfully complete the course.

Assessment

The NCFE Level 2 Award in Nutrition and Health qualification consists of a combination of internally and externally set assignments which are marked by your tutor and are moderated by NCFE. The certificate is achieved by successfully completing the NCFE candidate workbook in conjunction with the information and exercises provided within our learning materials.

Modules

• Unit 1: Explore Principles of Healthy Eating
• Unit 2: Consider Nutritional Needs of a Variety of Individuals
• Unit 3: Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet

Awarding Body

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

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