Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health SL5

**Once you have enrolled, you will receive access to this course from 7th September**

What will I learn?

This course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of nutrition and healthy eating.

Knowledge of nutrition and health is increasingly important across a wide range of sectors, particularly within health, social care and community-based roles. There is growing awareness around the impact of diet on physical and mental wellbeing, leading to increased demand for individuals with knowledge in this area.

The course will cover the principles of healthy eating and how nutrition impacts overall health and wellbeing. You will explore dietary needs across different groups, understand food labelling and develop knowledge of how to plan and maintain a balanced diet.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Explore Principles of Healthy Eating
• Consider Nutritional Needs of a Variety of Individuals
• Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a Healthy Diet
• Principles of Weight Management
• Understanding Eating Disorders
• Principles of Food Safety for the Home Environment

This is a fully online course, designed to be flexible, allowing you to study at a time that suits you.  Target submission dates are provided to support your progress and can usually be adjusted if needed. 

The course is assessed through short essay-style responses that demonstrate your understanding of the subject. All coursework must be complete by course end dates. 

You will receive an email with a login to access the course and assessments.  On successful completion you will receive a West College Scotland e-Certificate.

What qualifications do I need?

As the course is online you will need basic IT skills, access to internet facilities and a suitable device such as a laptop or tablet.  If you don’t have access to equipment at home, you may be able to use local library services, or if you’re local to West College Scotland, our campus libraries.

 You can only undertake one SL5 or 6 course at a time.

This course does not require a personal statement. 

What can I do after?

On completion of this course, learners may progress to further study in health, social care or wellbeing-related subjects at SCQF Level 6 or above.

It is also a good starting point for those individuals who are interested in entering a career as Care Assistant, Health Care Support Worker or Personal Trainers or Early Years support roles.

Programme Information

SL5 is comparable with SCQF Level 5

Start Date: This course is available on an open basis throughout the session.  Once your enrolment is processed your course will start 7-10 days later when you have received your logon information.

Course Hours – 150

No of Weeks – 20, that's just 7.5 hours per week

You could complete in 10 weeks or use the full 20 weeks- it's up to you.

Please be aware that you could be withdrawn from your course if submission dates are vastly overdue. If at any point you are struggling with deadlines you should contact us for an extension which we will assign where possible

On successful completion and confirmation of results following internal processes, you will receive your college e-certificate which you can print and/or save for your records. Please note a fee may be required if a hard copy certificate is requested.

Cost:

This course is fully funded for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria:

• Resident in Scotland for 3+ years and has not studied the course previously.

If you do not meet these criteria, you can enrol but the course fee will be applicable.

Companies looking to undertake this course for multiple staff or as part of a funded workforce training plan, should contact Online Learning Contact Form.