Health & Nutrition

Course Code
N/A
Course Duration
3 weeks (Wednesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Location
Cradley Heath Skills Campus
Start Date
28 January, 2026
Health student taking student's blood pressure

Want to feel more confident about making healthy choices for yourself and those around you? This three-week taster course introduces the foundations of good nutrition and how it supports overall physical and mental well-being.

You’ll explore simple, practical ways to improve your diet, understand how food affects the body, and discover how healthy habits can positively support you, your family or your working life. The course is designed for adults at any starting point, science knowledge needed, and provides a welcoming environment to build confidence in understanding nutrition.

Delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus, this course helps you build practical knowledge before progressing onto further health and social care study.

Who is this course for?

Ideal for adults aged 19+ who want to:
• Understand the basics of healthy eating
• Gain confidence in making positive lifestyle choices
• Support their own or their family’s well-being
• Explore the health and social care sector
• Prepare for further study in nutrition or well-being

No previous qualifications required.

• You must be aged 19+
• Fully funded for most adults living in the West Midlands Combined Authority area

Learners at Cradley Heath Skills Campus benefit from:
• A modern, purpose-built adult learning campus
• Tutors with industry expertise who support learners at all levels
• High-quality facilities designed to support confidence-building learning
• Being part of The Sandwell Colleges — the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands
• A friendly and supportive community for adult learners

Please get in touch for more information.

You may go onto further study at Cradley Heath Skills Campus:
• Mental Health Awareness (Taster Course)
• Personal & Social Development Skills (Taster Course)
• Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Taster Course)
• Level 1 Award in Nutrition & Health
• Level 1 Award in Personal & Social Development Skills

You may also progress into wider adult learning including English, Digital Skills or Employability programmes.

Apply for this course or find out more

Whether you prefer part-time, evening, or flexible study options, we offer learning that fits your goals. From building confidence to gaining new skills, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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