BIIAB Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA13980 |
Location | Distance Learning |
Duration | Open or Distance Learning, The qualification is gained through achieving units and candidates are encouraged to work at their own pace following individual programmes of learning. The length of time taken to complete will depend upon many factors but we expect most candidates to need between 6 and 12 months |
Department | Hospitality & Catering, Sport & Fitness |
Start Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
End Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
Course Overview
This qualification has been designed to allow learners to obtain and then demonstrate knowledge about nutrition and health. It is appropriate for learners of all ages, whether employed or not, and applies to all sectors but particularly health and social care, hospitality and catering or sport and fitness.
Learners will develop knowledge in the following areas;
● Explore principles of healthy eating
● Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
● Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
● The principles of weight management
● Understanding eating disorders
● Principles of food safety for the home environment
Learners will develop knowledge in the following areas;
● Explore principles of healthy eating
● Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
● Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
● The principles of weight management
● Understanding eating disorders
● Principles of food safety for the home environment
Open distance learning and work based assessment.
Assessments will take place to assess knowledge and competence.
Online support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Learning takes the form of a mixture of remote and face to face delivery, written and oral questioning.
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.
Assessments will take place to assess knowledge and competence.
Online support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Learning takes the form of a mixture of remote and face to face delivery, written and oral questioning.
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must be assessed to ensure they have a reasonable chance of achievement and will be able to generate the required evidence. The qualification is designed to equip learners with knowledge in nutrition and health.
This qualification is part of a framework.
Once completed learner can progress to the following qualifications as long as their job role is suitable.
● Any City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or certificate in Catering and Hospitality
● Active IQA Level 2 Leisure Operations
● Active IQ Level 2 Activity Leadership
● Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Supervision
Once completed learner can progress to the following qualifications as long as their job role is suitable.
● Any City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma or certificate in Catering and Hospitality
● Active IQA Level 2 Leisure Operations
● Active IQ Level 2 Activity Leadership
● Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Supervision
Please contact our employer engagement team on 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility.
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