Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

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Overview

The Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets provides a basic knowledge of nutrition as part of preparing healthy food and special diets. It can be used by anyone, but it has proven very popular with chefs and cooks working in a more public sector environment such as school meals. The qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.
A Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Healthier Food and Special Diets is also available for anyone wishing to develop more in-depth knowledge in this area.

What this course covers

Composition of a balanced diet
Planning of special diets

Roles

Role

Cook (Centralised Kitchen) - Hospitality Services

Chef/cook - School Meals

Cook (Centralised Kitchen) - School Meals

Commis Chef - Fine Dining Restaurants

Head chef/cook - School Meals

Qualification Progression

Prerequisite qualifications

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Qualification	Type
Level 1 Award in Providing a Healthier School Meals Service	Regulation & Licensing
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Next steps

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Qualification	Type
Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Healthier Food and Special Diets	CPD
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Training Providers

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Training Provider	Type
Lakefield	Private
City of Bristol College	College
Charnwood Training Group	Private
Trafford College	College
City College Plymouth	College
Salford City College	College
West Herts College	College
Stratford Upon Avon College	College
City College Norwich	College
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Funding

This qualification is not normally eligible for public funding. However, there are times when a learning provider might provide it at a subsidised rate. The best approach would be to contact your local provider. Search UKSP Training Providers to find your local college or work-based provider.

Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets