Nutrition & Dietetics
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- Applicants with an interest in the area of Nutrition and Dietetics who may not have completed any formal education but who have the ability to successfully participate on the programme
- Applicants who are seeking a new career direction or are unemployed and wish to re-train
- Applicants will be asked for one written reference, copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit or Labour Market Permission letter
- For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency may be required. If appropriate, Whitehall College of Further Education will conduct an English language assessment.
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Employment
Students seeking employment in the nutrition and dietetics area e.g. health food outlets, or outlets in specialist nutrition. Graduates may also be eligible to apply for places in Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Check individual third level colleges to see links available as some courses do not have a QQI/PLC Level 5 entry route (see Course Web Page below).
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
€50 (Includes QQI assessment fees). Fees may be subject to change.
PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.
Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.
What is VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.
How will it benefit me?
Prepare you to go to paid employment
Prepare you for further education opportunities
Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
Skills acquisition
You will also:
- Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college
- Receive books and materials free of charge
- There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders.
How much will it cost?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course).
Applications are made on-line through the College website.
Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.
If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.
Course Description
This programme introduces students to the topical and developing area of nutrition and dietetics. By combining theory and practice it is aimed to give students broad based, relevant knowledge in this vast area of study. This course is often used by learners as a preparatory course for progression to third level.
Anatomy & Physiology
Communications
Dietetics
Food Chemistry
Food Processing
Microbiology
Nutrition
Safety and Health at Work
Work Experience
Please note that the combination of components outlined above may be subject to revision.
5M5267 - Food Science.
Certification: QQI Food Science Award Level 5 5M5267.
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com