Overview
Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing Course - Dublin
At BFEI, located in Blackrock village, Co.Dublin we offer a one year QQI Level 5 Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing course.
Are you interested in diet, nutrition and all things health related? Do you have a desire to connect with people and help them understand their relationship with food? Interested in learning how to promote healthy eating by blogging and using social media forums?
This course offers you the opportunity to learn about diet and nutrition while also exploring how our behaviour can motivate and empower lifestyle choices. Studies show that we are facing an obesity crisis of enormous proportions. Addressing this crisis is a Government priority, and this course will help you take advantage of emerging opportunities in this area.
Assessment and Certification
- Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during the year and exams.
- Learners who successfully pass all 8 QQI subjects will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468).
More Level 5 Courses at BFEI
Entry Requirements
- You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
- Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability
What Will I Study?
The following modules are studied in the course:
What Will I Do?
- You will attend workshops and health promotion events such as Healthy Eating Day, Introduction to Medication and Reflexology.
- Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Service.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
- Nutritional Advisor
- Health Food Stores
- Food/Healthy Living Blogger
- Self-employed Food Related Business
- Trainer in the area of Healthy Eating and Lifestyle
Progression
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
- BSc (Hons) Health Sciences* (Common Entry), South East Technological University [Waterford] - www.setu.ie
- BSc in Health and Society, Dublin City University – www.dcu.ie
- BSc (Hons) Public Health Atlantic Technological University [Galway] - www.atu.ie
- BSc (Hons) in Nutrition & Health Science* Technological University of Shannon [Athlone] - www.tus.ie
- BSc (Hons) in Home Economics, Atlantic Technological University [St Angela's Sligo] - www.atu.ie
- BSc (Hons) in Health & Physical Activity, Dundalk Institute of Technology - www.dkit.ie
- Higher Certificate in Science - Physiology and Health Science, South East Technological University [Carlow] - www.setu.ie
* Leaving Certificate Mathematics is a pre-requisite
Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie
As and alternative pathway, you could consider doing the Holistic Therapies Course or the Sports Massage Therapies Course at BFEI
Fees
At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, a Student Services fee and where applicable professional body registration fees. There are no tuition fees for EU students.
Students will be required to purchase certain items including a uniform and product kit.
