Focus Awards
Level 2
QN: 601/7372/5
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Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 126 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Focus Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
126 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the nutritional needs of children and young people
- Know the nutritional needs of older people
- Understand special dietary requirements
- Understand barriers to healthy eating
2
Explore principles of healthy eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how diet is linked to health
- Understand the components of a healthy diet
- Know the nutrients in food and their role in maintaining health
- Understand the principles of healthy food preparation
3
Principles of food safety for the home environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of handling food safely
- Know the importance of personal hygiene when handling food
- Know how to store food safely
- Know how food storage can affect the nutritional value of food
- Know how to keep the food work area clean
- Know how to check food is cooked to the correct temperature
- Know how to dispose of food waste safely
4
The principles of weight management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the risks associated with ineffective weight management
- Understand how body image may influence weight management
- Know about effective methods of weight management
- Be able to plan a short-term weight management programme for an individual
5
Understanding eating disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'eating disorder'
- Understand the causes of eating disorders
- Understand how an eating disorder may affect the individual and others
- Understand how a specific eating disorder may be managed
6
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand food labelling
- Understand food additives
- Apply principles of healthy eating
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/7372/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Focus Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015