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10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition

Passionate About Health and Nutrition? Become a Qualified Nutrition Advisor

Want a career within the fitness and nutrition industry as a Nutrition Coach, or Nutrition Advisor but don’t know where to begin? The 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition course will teach you the skills you need to become a Qualified Nutrition Advisor.

Start Date
Start Anytime.
Duration
Up to 12 months.
Delivery
This course is broken down into two parts: Practical  * 30 practical placement sessions in a health or fitness workplace. * Under the supervision of an appropriately qualified supervisor. Theoretical (to be completed online) * Complete 1.5 course units every month to graduate in 12 months.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

  • Nutrition Advisor
  • Nutrition Coach

Course Fees Include

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Resources Required

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
  • Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).
  • Office Equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
  • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
  • Mobile Phone with video capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course will require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
  • MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.
  • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).

Work Placement

You may be required to hold a current "Working with Children Check Clearance" issued by the relevant Responsible Authority in the State or Territory in which you will undertake the course.

Course Entry Requirements

Must have completed Australian grade 12, or overseas equivalent, be at least 18 years of age and possess high literacy and numeracy skills. 

This qualification requires the candidate to complete 30 practical sessions in a health or fitness workplace under the supervision of one of the following:

  • A qualified Personal Trainer who cumulatively holds the following:
  • A Certificate IV or Diploma of Fitness
  • Current Fitness Australia Registration or Equivalent
  • At least two (2) years consecutive current practice as a Personal Trainer offering guidance to clients in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
  • A person who holds a Diploma of Nutrition or Advanced Diploma of Nutrition
  • A person who holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and/or Dietetics
  • A registered and practicing Nutritionist
  • A registered and practicing Dietitian. 

Special Conditions for This Course

This qualification requires the candidate to complete 30 practical sessions in a health or fitness workplace under the supervision of an appropriately qualified supervisor.

Payment Options

Upfront payment or flexible weekly payment* options that suit your budget and lifestyle. 

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. 

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

About The Course

Get Qualified in Fitness Nutrition Coaching

Are you interested in nutrition, wellness, and have a passion to guide people towards a healthier lifestyle? Want to have a career within the fitness and nutrition industry as a Nutrition Coach, or Nutrition Advisor but don’t know where to begin? The 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition course will teach you the skills you need to become a Qualified Nutrition Advisor.

Learn how to recognize healthy body systems, interpret and use information about nutrition and diet, participate in workplace health and safety, work in health or community services, engage with health professionals and systems, educate clients about fundamental principles of nutrition as well as provide specialised nutrition advice for weight management, exercise, and sport

This nationally recognised course will teach you how to promote the importance of healthy eating in the community and educate effective nutrition in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines. You will also learn how to pre-screen clients to identify and evaluate the risk of providing nutritional advice in specific circumstances as well as apply the depth of understanding of diet-related diseases and associated terminologies in diverse contextual ranges.

Affordable Payment Plan Option Available

Want to study this course, but can't afford to pay upfront? No problem! The 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition comes with an affordable weekly or fortnightly payment plan option.

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