Student Profile

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Healthy Eating and Food Hygiene. No prior knowledge is required.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are to: Develop knowledge and skills in a range of diet, lifestyle and food preparation subjects This programme is designed for people working in a wide range of sectors and occupations

Course Accreditation

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 2 NCFE Award 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. The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited – a licenced NCFE centre. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification 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

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Assessment

Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked activity questions.

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 60 hours of study to complete.

Pack/Course Contents
• Studyguide
• Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
• Self-assessment activities
• Assignments
• Tutor support
• Assignment marking & feedback
• Accreditation

COURSE CONTENT

The course is divided up into four modules, as follows:

Module 1: Healthy Eating:
• Introduction to Healthy Eating
• The basics
• Recommendations for Healthy Eating

Module 2: Vitamins and Minerals:
• Sources and functions of vitamins and minerals
• Why are they so important?

Module 3: Specific Healthy Eating Issues:
• Introduction
• Vegetarians
• The elderly and infirm
• Obesity
• Cardiovascular and coronary heart disease
• Cancer
• Iron deficiency

Module 4: Food Hygiene:
• Legislation
• What is food hygiene?
• Food contamination
• Food poisoning
• How bacteria multiply
• Preventing food poisoning
• Personal hygiene
• Safe food preparation
• Cleaning and disinfecting
• Food storage
• Waste disposal and pest control
• Buildings and equipment

Are there any additional costs?

The only additional costs on top of your course fees is £9.99 postage.

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