Level 1 Award in Nutrition & Health

Course Code

N/A

Course Duration

14 weeks (Wednesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)

Location

Cradley Heath Skills Campus

Start Date

4 February, 2026
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Build your confidence and deepen your understanding of healthy living with this Level 1 Award in Nutrition & Health. This course expands on the foundations introduced in the taster programme, helping you understand how nutrition affects overall well-being and how to make positive lifestyle changes for yourself and others.

You’ll develop practical knowledge about balanced diets, food groups, healthy choices and the relationship between nutrition and long-term health. This course is ideal for adults interested in personal well-being, family nutrition or future roles in health and social care settings.
Delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus – complete with a home care simulation workshop, you will study in a supportive, confidence-building setting.

Who is this course for?

Designed for adults aged 19+ who want to:
• Learn more about healthy eating and well-being
• Support their family’s nutritional needs
• Progress into health or care-related roles
• Build confidence before further study
• Gain a recognised Level 1 qualification

No previous study required.

• You must be aged 19+
• Fully funded for most adults in the West Midlands Combined Authority area

Over 14 weeks, you’ll explore:
• The principles of healthy eating
• Understanding food groups, nutrients and portion control
• How nutrition affects health and well-being
• Making balanced choices for everyday life
• How to interpret food labels and health information

Learning blends practical examples, discussion and guided tasks.

Learners at Cradley Heath Skills Campus benefit from:
• High-quality workshop facilities tailored for adult learning
• Purpose-built, adult learning campus
• Tutors with industry expertise who support learners at all levels
• Being part of The Sandwell Colleges — the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands
• A friendly and supportive community for adult learners

Weekly classroom sessions with portfolio-based assessment, no exams.

You may go onto further study at Cradley Heath Skills Campus:
• Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
• Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 1 Award in Personal & Social Development Skills
• Level 2 Award in Customer Service for Health & Social Care Settings

Or progress into wider adult learning such as English, Digital or Employability.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 1

Exam Board

N/A

Study Mode

Part Time

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