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  • Nutrition and Food Handling

    TC61-NSC-NFH-1A0F

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About The Course

This is a Tutela course, equivalent to 6 CPD points.

 

This course is eligible for external CPD recognition, carrying 6 CPD points. Scholars are solely responsible for verifying the transferability of these points with their individual specialist associations or statutory bodies. You must submit your certificate and course curriculum to your professional institution for review and approval. Acceptance of these notional hours or point-bearing equivalencies remains at the sole discretion of your respective professional institutions.


This course is designed for caregivers seeking to provide exceptional nutrition and food handling care. Scholars gain practical skills in assessing client dietary needs, managing food safely, supporting mealtime independence, and encouraging positive social and emotional experiences. 


Using a holistic approach, the course teaches caregivers to integrate knowledge, problem-solving, and professional integrity into daily routines. Through interactive lessons, real-life examples, and persona development, scholars become confident, competent, and compassionate professionals in nutrition care.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and assess client nutritional needs with emphasis on client dietary requirements, balanced nutrition and nutritional warning signs.
  • Interpret a client’s care plan to determine dietary restrictions, preferences and special requirements to support safe and effective feeding practices tailored to the client’s needs.
  • Demonstrate techniques to assist clients with dysphagia or eating difficulties while maintaining dignity and social engagement.
  • Identify safe food handling practices, foodborne illness, and recognise Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs).
  • Apply the Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill principles in food preparation, storage and serving.
  • Practice personal hygiene and habits for food contamination prevention.
  • Apply safe practices to measure thawing, cooling, refrigeration and storage procedures to prevent bacterial growth, being cognisant of the temperature ranges to ensure food safety.
  • Apply problem-solving to prevent dietary issues and foodborne illness, take corrective actions and report issues.

Course Curriculum

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What Our Customers Say

This course transformed how I approach meals with my clients. I feel confident ensuring safety, dignity, and proper nutrition every day.

Home Caregiver Thandi Morgan

I learned not just about food safety, but about how my actions and attitudes affect clients’ well-being. The persona approach really works.

Personal Care AssistantSipho Lebogang

The modules on emotional and social competence helped me handle stressful mealtime situations calmly and professionally.

Community Care Worker Nomsa Razwi

Practical methods for assessing dietary needs and adapting meals have made my work easier and more rewarding.

Caregiver and Support WorkerPieter van der Merwe

Frequently Asked Questions & Aswers

Caregivers gain skills in assessing client nutritional needs, safe food handling, feeding support, emotional and social engagement, and professional persona development.

Clients benefit through reduced risk of foodborne illness, better nutrition, and dignified support during meals.

Problem-solving strategies are applied when addressing dietary hazards, adapting meals, and ensuring safe feeding practices for individual client needs.

Emotional competence helps caregivers manage triggers, regulate reactions, and maintain calm and supportive interactions with clients.

Caregivers engage clients in conversation, encourage participation, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to create positive and inclusive mealtime experiences.

Supervisors, peers, and reflective practice routines support caregivers in strengthening their persona, ensuring safe, efficient, and person-centred care.