Advanced Diploma in Nutrition- Level 4
This qualification is designed principally for people with supervisory responsibilities working in the catering and hospitality industries and others who are in a position to promote healthy nutrition. It is also relevant for individuals working in the health, caring or teaching professions who might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets.
Holders of this qualification will have an understanding of the nutritional requirements for a healthy diet, and the effect of food processing and cooking on nutritional content and the effect of diet on health. These principles are applied to catering and the role of the supervisor.
The qualification is divided into two units: Principles of Nutrition and Applied Nutrition.
The programme is usually delivered over a week. Assessment of the first unit is by a two hour examination where candidates must answer four from a choice of six essay questions. The second unit is assessed by two coursework assignments.
