The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Nutritional Education and Counseling (Cert Nutritional Education) is a specialised qualification designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in nutrition education and client support. This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to guide individuals and groups in making informed dietary choices, promoting healthy eating habits, and improving overall wellbeing.
Ideal for healthcare practitioners, nutritionists, wellness coaches, and allied health professionals, this qualification supports career advancement and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Learners will gain insight into effective counselling techniques, communication strategies, and educational approaches to influence positive behaviour change. The course also covers the development of personalised nutritional guidance, assessment of client needs, and strategies to support sustainable lifestyle improvements.
Centres delivering this qualification are required to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning. This includes employing competent and qualified staff, providing access to up-to-date learning materials, and ensuring all necessary resources are available for both theoretical and practical learning. Such a commitment ensures learners benefit from a supportive, resource-rich environment that promotes knowledge acquisition, practical competence, and professional growth.
Whether you are a healthcare professional, wellness practitioner, or nutrition specialist, the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Nutritional Education and Counseling provides the expertise, credibility, and applied skills necessary to guide clients effectively, enhance professional practice, and advance your career while fulfilling CPD requirements.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Nutritional Education and Counseling (Cert Nutritional Education)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
240
Qualification #
LICQ2201017
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Nutritional Education and Counseling (Cert Nutritional Education), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201017-1 |
Introduction to Nutritional Education |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201017-2 |
Communication and Counselling Skills |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201017-3 |
Nutrition and Health Assessment |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201017-4 |
Designing Nutritional Education Programmes |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201017-5 |
Behaviour Change and Lifestyle Support |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2201017-6 |
Professional Practice in Nutritional Education and Counseling |
10 |
40 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Introduction to Nutritional Education
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to
- Explain the fundamental principles of nutritional education and its role in promoting health and wellbeing
- Analyse the impact of nutrition on individual and community health outcomes
- Evaluate current theories and research in nutritional education
- Identify key factors influencing effective nutrition education delivery
Unit 2: Communication and Counselling Skills
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to
- Apply client-centred communication techniques to support dietary behaviour change
- Demonstrate active listening, empathy, and motivational strategies in counselling scenarios
- Analyse client needs and adapt communication approaches accordingly
- Develop effective strategies for supporting clients in achieving nutritional goals
Unit 3: Nutrition and Health Assessment
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to
- Conduct comprehensive dietary and nutritional assessments for individuals and groups
- Interpret data from dietary intake, anthropometric, and health indicators
- Identify areas for nutritional intervention based on assessment outcomes
- Develop evidence-based recommendations to support health and wellbeing
Unit 4: Designing Nutritional Education Programmes
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to
- Design personalised and group-based nutritional education programmes
- Select appropriate educational materials and delivery methods
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional education interventions
- Apply best practices in planning and implementing educational sessions
Unit 5: Behaviour Change and Lifestyle Support
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to
- Apply behaviour change models to support sustainable dietary and lifestyle improvements
- Develop strategies to enhance client motivation and adherence
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for lifestyle modification
- Support long-term health outcomes through behaviour change techniques
Unit 6: Professional Practice in Nutritional Education and Counseling
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities in nutritional education and counselling
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and other health professionals
- Apply evidence-based practice to inform educational and counselling interventions
- Plan and engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance professional competence
This qualification is ideal for learners who wish to enhance their expertise in nutritional education and client counselling. It is suitable for
- Healthcare professionals seeking to improve their skills in guiding individuals and communities on nutrition and healthy eating
- Nutritionists, dietitians, and allied health practitioners aiming to deliver evidence-based nutritional education
- Wellness coaches and fitness professionals looking to support clients in achieving sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes
- Individuals pursuing a career in nutritional education, health promotion, or allied health sectors
- Professionals committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and career advancement
- Learners supporting clients with lifestyle challenges, dietary behaviour issues, or nutrition-related health conditions
This course provides learners with practical skills, applied knowledge, and professional competence to deliver effective nutritional education and counselling, improving client outcomes and career prospects.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Nutritional Education and Counseling must ensure a high-quality learning environment that supports learner success. To achieve this, centres are expected to
- Employ competent and qualified staff with expertise in nutritional education, counselling, and allied health fields
- Provide access to up-to-date learning materials, including textbooks, digital resources, and practical assessment tools
- Maintain suitable teaching facilities, whether in-person or online, that promote effective learning and engagement
- Ensure learners have access to all necessary equipment and resources to support practical and theoretical study
- Implement robust teaching, learning, and assessment strategies aligned with Level 3 standards
- Support learners in meeting professional and ethical practice requirements, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Monitor and review teaching quality and learner outcomes to continually improve the learning experience
By meeting these requirements, centres guarantee that learners receive comprehensive training, develop practical competence, and acquire the knowledge necessary to succeed in nutritional education and counselling practice.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
