RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Nutritional Food Service Providers

What is Level 4 Nutrition for Food Service Providers?

The RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Food Service Providers builds off the foundations established in the Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Awards regarding the importance and principles of a well-balanced diet, current public health guidance on healthy eating and the relationship between diet and health.

This accredited qualification covers the key role of nutrition in health and wellbeing. It will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the nutritional requirements for a healthy diet, the effect of diet on health and the importance of hydration. These principles are then applied to fulfilling the dietary requirements for individuals utilising the catering services of a particular food service provider.

This qualification is on The Education and Skills Funding Agency list of qualifications approved for funding.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual/CCEA and Qualification Wales.

Who is this qualification for?

Level 4 Nutrition for Food Service Providers is suitable for people working in the catering, fitness, hospitality, leisure or care sectors and others who are in a position to promote healthy eating. It is also relevant to health and teaching professionals who might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets.

Key skills

By completing this qualification, you will come away with a practical, actionable knowledge of the importance and principles of nutrition, including:

• Understanding the sources, functions and uses of macro and micronutrients
• Understanding the energy, nutrient and hydration requirements of individuals throughout life
• Understanding the effects of diet on health
• Understanding legislation as it relates to labelling and advertising of foods

Learners will also complete a second unit on Nutrition for Food Service Providers.

The following pathways are available for this qualification:

• Hospitals (unit NUT 4.2a)
• Educational Establishments (unit NUT 4.2b)
• Custodial Services (unit NUT 4.2c)
• Care Services (unit NUT 4.2d)
• Armed Forces (unit NUT 4.2e)

For full details, visit the Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Food Service Providers course specification.

How long does it take to complete?

The qualification takes a total of 130 hours to complete, including 70 hours of guided learning time, with assignments marked by the centre.

Career progression

Completing the Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Food Service Providers qualification is a valuable step on the route to a wide variety of careers, including:

• Health Trainer
• Caterer
• Hospitality Worker
• Leisure Industry Worker

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