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Level 2 Healthy Food and Special Diets is aimed at managers and supervisors responsible for the purchase, delivery, production and serving of food in campus and event catering. It includes an introduction to the Harvard University and Culinary Institute of America's Menus of Change.

Overview

Who is this for? 

Healthy Foods and Special Diets is a qualification which is an introduction to how nutrition is absolutely vital to health. A good understanding of food, nutrition and health is especially important to anyone involved in the provision of food and this course will give a basic overview.


Why should I take part?

This courses is accredited and have been developed to give an overview of food nutrition and health. Qualifications are assessed by multiple choice examination.


How will it help me?

During the event you will...

  • Receive recommended guidelines for the composition of a balanced diet
  • Understand how nutrients make up content of food and food groups
  • Learn about nutrient deficiency and excess
  • Receive guidance on special diets
  • Learn about the 24 Principles that are part of the Menus of Change

Following the course you have the option to have:
 

  • Have attained a Level 2 qualification in Health Food and Special Diets on passing the assessment

OR

  • A record of attendance for your professional development


Minimum guided learning hours for the qualification:

Level 2: 5 hours + exam at institution at a later date 

Provisional Itinerary:

The course will take place over 1 day, the day will typically start at 0900h and end at 1700h (allowing  1h for lunch and refreshment breaks). The exam for this course (if you have requested it) will take place at your institution after the training is completed. We may need to train an invigilator for the exam to be held in your institution.

This is an online session with a limited number of places available. Delegates will need access to a laptop or PC with a microphone and web camera to participate in this interactive course. Attendees will receive a link to the session one week before and a downloadable participant pack the day before. (Paper copies can be sent out if you notify Sarah Mcloughlin at least 1 week in advance [email protected] )

Pricing

Full Member
£25.00
Associate / Affiliate Member
£50.00
Other / Non-Member
£75.00

FAQs

  • I can’t see a particular course/training, can you run it?

    If you are interested in receiving training that is not already offered by TUCO Academy, pop us an email or give us a call and we will see if we can source it for you. By going through TUCO Academy you will be able to purchase the training at a subsidised rate and if you can offer the training to other members it will reduce the cost further. 

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  • Can I request a course or development day be held at my organisation?

    The TUCO Academy has worked hard to offer all training at a subsidised price, agreeing reduced corporate contract rates with hotels etc. - yet still understands the benefits of in-house training. To that end, working alongside the professional trainers, TUCO Academy can arrange for events to be held at your own institution, for no extra cost. 

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  • Who can use the training with TUCO Academy?

    All professional development events are available for ANY staff in institutions who are members of TUCO, not just employees in the hospitality, catering and commercial services department.

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  • Can I book on behalf of someone else in my organisation?

    Yes – the person making the booking doesn’t have to attend.

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  • How do I pay for my professional development event?

    You can opt to pay by credit card on the booking form directly or select to pay by invoice. If you need to submit a purchase order this can be entered in the booking form.

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