Overview:
This qualification will develop the knowledge and skills required when working with food in health and social care and early years and childcare settings. It covers food safety requirements, contributing to and/or promoting nutrition and hydration, and supporting individuals to eat and drink.
This qualification will support learners towards an understanding of food safety in preparation for food hygiene qualifications. This qualification does not replace Food Hygiene Certificates.
Delivery Methods
Westfield College provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience.
Learners are able to:
- Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments
- Gain Teacher support
- Access WFC online portal ( 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
- Acquire Assignments briefing
- Receive Excellent quality of study notes
- Obtain Assignment marking and feedback
- Access Free Online library.
- Gain Fully accredited UK courses
- Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email ( Monday to Friday)
- Gain Full support until the completion of the course
Accreditation
NCFE / Cache Ofqual regulated awarding bodies
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 03 Months
Course Delivery
- Online
- In-Class Learning
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but learners should be at least 16 years of age.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Assessment
It will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor. This could include direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
Module Structure
Learners must achieve 4 credits from the mandatory units and at least a further 4 credits from the optional units
| Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit |
| Meet food safety requirements when providing food and drink for individuals | Knowledge / Skills | 2 | 2 |
| Support individuals to eat and drink | Skill | 2 | 2 |
| Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit |
| Contribute to promoting nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings | Knowledge / Skills | 2 | 4 |
| Contribute to promoting nutrition and hydration in early years and childcare settings | Knowledge / Skills | 2 | 4 |
| Promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings | Knowledge / Skills | 3 | 4 |
| Promote nutrition and hydration in early years and childcare settings | Knowledge / Skills | 3 | 4 |
Progression
This qualification allows learners to progress to job roles in health and social care or early years and childcare which involve the promotion of food safety, hydration, and nutrition.
Learners can also take this qualification as an additional employer requirement for the Children and Young People’s Workforce and Playwork Apprenticeship Frameworks.
Who is it suitable for?
It is suitable for anyone who may be preparing for a new role or is working in a role that involves handling food safely and supporting an individual with their nutrition and hydration needs.
Lessons:
