The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Health Promotion (Dip Health Promotion) is a prestigious qualification designed for professionals seeking to elevate their career in the field of health, nutrition, and wellness. This advanced-level diploma equips learners with the in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and strategic understanding required to promote nutritional health effectively within a variety of professional settings. Ideal for individuals who wish to expand their expertise, enhance their career prospects, and boost their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), this programme offers a comprehensive pathway to becoming a recognised specialist in nutritional health promotion.
Learners will engage with a carefully structured curriculum that covers essential topics such as advanced nutritional science, public health strategies, health promotion frameworks, and evidence-based interventions. The course emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, ensuring learners develop both competence and confidence to implement effective health promotion initiatives in their workplaces or communities.
LICQual ensures that centres delivering this Level 6 diploma meet the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Centres must have competent, qualified staff, as well as all necessary resources and training materials to support learner success. This commitment guarantees a high-quality learning experience and maximises outcomes for all learners, providing them with the skills and qualifications needed to make a meaningful impact in nutritional health promotion.
By completing the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Health Promotion, learners position themselves as highly skilled professionals capable of driving positive health outcomes, influencing organisational practices, and contributing to the broader field of public health and nutrition.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Health Promotion (Dip Health Promotion)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
480
Qualification #
LICQ2201088
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Health Promotion (Dip Health Promotion), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201088-1 |
Advanced Nutritional Science |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201088-2 |
Public Health Nutrition and Epidemiology |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201088-3 |
Health Promotion Strategies |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201088-4 |
Nutrition and Lifestyle Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201088-5 |
Research Methods and Critical Analysis |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201088-6 |
Leadership and Professional Practice in Nutritional Health Promotion |
20 |
80 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Nutritional Science
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the roles and functions of macronutrients and micronutrients in human health.
- Analyse metabolic pathways and their implications for nutritional status and disease prevention.
- Interpret scientific research and evidence relating to advanced nutrition concepts.
- Apply nutritional science principles to assess and advise on dietary requirements for diverse populations.
Unit 2: Public Health Nutrition and Epidemiology
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Evaluate population nutrition trends and their impact on public health outcomes.
- Analyse epidemiological data to identify nutrition-related health risks.
- Critically appraise public health policies and strategies aimed at improving nutritional health.
- Design evidence-based interventions to address population-level nutritional challenges.
Unit 3: Health Promotion Strategies
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Critically examine theories and models of behaviour change in nutritional health promotion.
- Design, implement, and evaluate effective health promotion programmes.
- Apply ethical principles in planning and delivering health promotion initiatives.
- Engage communities and stakeholders to promote sustainable health behaviour change.
Unit 4: Nutrition and Lifestyle Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Assess and evaluate dietary intake and lifestyle factors to inform personalised interventions.
- Develop and implement evidence-based strategies for weight management, physical activity, and overall wellness.
- Critically appraise interventions for specific populations, including children, adults, and the elderly.
- Integrate nutrition and lifestyle management into professional practice to improve health outcomes.
Unit 5: Research Methods and Critical Analysis
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in nutritional health.
- Analyse and interpret research findings to inform professional practice.
- Design small-scale research or evaluation projects addressing nutritional health promotion.
- Apply critical thinking skills to assess the reliability and validity of evidence for decision-making.
Unit 6: Leadership and Professional Practice in Nutritional Health Promotion
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating nutrition programmes.
- Apply professional, ethical, and legal standards in nutritional health practice.
- Promote continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice in themselves and others.
- Evaluate organisational strategies and policies to improve service delivery and health outcomes.
This course is ideal for learners who:
- Are health, nutrition, or wellness professionals seeking to enhance their career prospects and advance to senior roles in nutritional health promotion
- Wish to expand their knowledge and gain a comprehensive understanding of public health nutrition, dietary management, and health promotion strategies
- Are looking to develop practical skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective health promotion programmes
- Want to increase their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and stay up to date with the latest evidence-based nutritional health practices
- Are responsible for promoting health and nutrition in workplaces, communities, schools, or healthcare settings
- Aim to apply leadership and professional standards within nutritional health projects or programmes
- Seek to critically analyse research, public health data, and intervention outcomes to make informed decisions in professional practice
- Have access to required learning resources and are committed to engaging fully in advanced-level study
This course empowers learners to develop into highly skilled professionals capable of making a tangible impact on public health and nutritional well-being.
To ensure high-quality delivery and learner success, centres offering the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Nutritional Health Promotion must meet the following requirements:
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Centres must have instructors and assessors with recognised qualifications in nutrition, health promotion, or related fields, alongside relevant professional experience. Staff should be capable of delivering advanced-level content and supporting learner development.
- Training Resources and Materials: Centres must provide up-to-date textbooks, digital learning materials, research access, and practical tools necessary to cover all aspects of the Level 6 curriculum effectively.
- Learning Environment: Centres must maintain a safe, accessible, and conducive learning environment, including classrooms, seminar spaces, and digital platforms for online or blended delivery.
- Assessment Facilities: Adequate facilities and resources should be available for learners to complete assessments, including written tasks, practical assignments, and research projects.
- Technology and Digital Access: Centres must ensure learners have access to computers, internet, and online platforms for research, course content, and virtual learning, where applicable.
- Support and Guidance: Centres should provide ongoing learner support, including guidance on assignments, research projects, and CPD, ensuring learners are able to achieve the full learning outcomes of the qualification.
- Compliance with Quality Standards: Centres must adhere to LICQual’s standards for teaching, assessment, and administration, ensuring consistent quality and learner-focused delivery.
Meeting these requirements ensures learners receive a high-quality educational experience, gain the necessary skills and knowledge, and are fully prepared to apply their learning in professional nutritional health promotion roles.
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.c
