NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Promoting Food Safety and Nutrition in Health and Social Care or Early Years and Childcare Settings

Ref:

600/2541/4

Sector:

Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People, Health and Social Care

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

Keyplan College of Colombo 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:

All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Teacher support
KC Colombo online portal ( 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
Assignments briefing
Excellent quality of study notes
Assignment marking and feedback
Online library.
Fully accredited UK courses
Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email ( Monday to Friday)
Proper support to our students until they completed the course.

Accreditation

Ncfe / Cache Ofqual regulated awarding bodies

NCFE Qualifications

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

04 Months
07 Months

Course Delivery

Online

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

Learning. EYSP 2 and EYSP 12 must be assessed using an externally set and internally marked task. A range of methods can be applied to other units, which could include direct observation of practice, professional discussion, work product or a portfolio of evidence

Module Structure

Learners must achieve 2 credits from the mandatory units and at least a further 4 credits from the optional units

Mandatory 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

Optional units

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.