About this qualification 

This qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of nutrition principles, healthy eating, and their link to health and physical performance. 

Who is it suitable for? 

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above who are working as fitness and activity instructors, community workers, or healthcare professionals who wish to develop their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating. 

What are the entry requirements? 

There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, there is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2. 

How is this qualification structured? 

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 1 mandatory unit. 

How is it assessed? 

Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence which is assessed by centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE. 

Is employment or completion of work/industry placement required for this qualification? 

Work/industry placement experience is not required. 

What related qualifications can you progress to? 

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following: 

• further education: 

• • promoting community health and wellbeing qualifications 

• • fitness and activity leader qualifications 

• • health care qualifications. 

Funding for our qualifications 

Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.