Certificate in Diet and Nutrition QLS Level 3

Unit 1: An Overview of Nutrition

The course is introduced to the candidates through a general overview of nutrition and dieting that neatly summarizes what the course is all about. The "what, why and how" of food intake and its effect is discussed and informs candidates of what to expect in the subsequent units.

 Unit 2: Dietary Nutrition

Here, the course starts expanding, and the various dietary nutrition avenues explored by individuals and their effects on quality of life is discussed.

Unit 3: The Balanced Diet

In the third unit, the popular term, 'Balanced Diet,' is discussed in a new light. As a result of the advance in science and technology, there are so many new recommendations that will be revealed.

 Unit 4: Dietary Requirements

Unit 4 builds on the different types of diet required for survival by different sets of individuals; including the elderly, babies and children, pregnant women and more.

 Unit 5: Eating Disorders

In this unit, the various eating disorders experienced by individuals are pondered upon. Their causes, signs and symptoms, effects, prevention, and possible cures are appropriately handled.

 Unit 6: Weight Loss

Unit 6 talks about weight loss processes and their effects on individuals' health and quality of life. The unit also explores the key differences between healthy and unhealthy weight loss.

 Unit 7: Weight Control.

The last unit builds on unit six. It goes further to discuss all the proper weight management and control methods available for effective results.

A broad range of career opportunities is available for candidates after the course is completed. Candidates may set up a personal consultancy firm or get employed in any of the numerous Food and Nutrition Agencies around the world, whether private or governmental. Medical institutions also use people equipped with the knowledge derived from this course. Nutritionist have a vey lucrative salary package ranging from £50,000 - £70,000 per annum.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

• Graduates seeking to boost their CV and employment opportunities
• Anyone interested in acquiring the knowledge of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.