Level 6 Diploma in Health Care and Nutritional Therapy (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: Training Qualifications UK
• Credit Value: 37
• Guided Learning Hours: 120
• Total Qualification Time: 365
• Qualification Level: 6
• Qualification Number: 603/1607/X

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of modern healthcare systems, policies, and practices, including their impact on patient care and overall well-being.
• Analyse the role of nutrition in disease prevention and management, applying evidence-based nutritional therapies to promote optimal health.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, considering physical, mental, and nutritional factors, to create individualised care plans.
• Implement and evaluate personalised nutritional interventions based on patient needs, clinical conditions, and lifestyle factors.
• Apply ethical standards and professional guidelines within healthcare and nutritional therapy settings.
• Utilise evidence-based approaches to assess complex health and nutritional issues.

• Nutritional therapists
• Healthcare professionals
• Nutritionists
• Dietitians
• Health & wellness coaches

Shape a Healthier Future with Expert Skills

Completing this Level 6 Diploma in Health Care and Nutritional Therapy opens up a range of rewarding career opportunities. You can pursue many roles such as healthcare practitioner specialising in nutrition, public health nutritionist, or wellness coach working in hospitals, clinics, community programmes, and in private practice. There’s a great demand for qualified healthcare and nutrition professionals, and this Level 6 Diploma will enable you to make a positive impact on patient care through the integration of nutritional science. With further training, you can take on roles in consulting and research.

Here are some career prospects you can explore, along with the average UK salary per annum (approximately) according to Glassdoor.

• Alternative Medicine Practitioner – £60,000
• Nutritionist – £55,000
• Public Health Worker – £55,000
• Dietitian – £49,000
• Nutritional Therapist – £48,000
• Wellness Expert – £45,000
• Healthcare Professional – £37,377
• Health & Wellness Coach – £31,000
• Fitness Trainer –  £30,000

• Learners should be over the age of 18.
• It is recommended learners have a Level 2 qualification in literacy, ICT, and numeracy or equivalent.
• Learners should have a Level 4 or 5 qualification.
• An international qualification or equivalent is recommended.
• Have intermediate reading and writing skills in English.

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 6-9 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
• The TQUK Level 6 Diploma in Health Care and Nutritional Therapy (RQF) requires approximately 120 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials.

• Written Assignments: This course requires you to complete written assignments for four units. Your assignments will be marked internally by an assessor.
• Feedback and Guidance: Your personal tutor will consistently monitor your progress and provide you with detailed feedback and guidance. This constructive feedback is designed to help you improve in future assessments.
• Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats.

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Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:

• Step 01: Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or Functional Medicine.
• Step 02: Master’s Degree in Nutritional Therapy, Healthcare Management, or Public Health.

Additional qualifications you can progress to;

• Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
• Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN)
• Certified Health Coach (CHC)

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RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies.