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Beck Health & Nutrition courses offer you

  • Flexible, correspondence study (distance education).  No need to attend lectures or exams. Study anywhere in Australia, or around the world at a time and pace that suits you.

  • Highly qualified, accredited Australian nutrition, health and education professionals to answer any questions you may have.

  • Easy access to academic support via phone, fax, email or online.

  • Professional and practical content.  Unlike other short-course providers, Beck Health & Nutrition specialises in nutrition education only, so you can be sure that all course content and academic support is from accredited and experienced nutrition professionals at the forefront of nutrition education.    

  • Complete course pack (including printed course texts and notes) express posted to you door as soon as you enrol*

  • Course fees cover all course materials and academic support.

Enrolment details links

How to enrol

Payment Options

Course Commencement Dates 2008 and 2009 (When can I start?)

Study Support

International Students

Flexible Learning Options

Open due dates

Course Assessments (Exams)

Course Materials

Course Discounts

Course Accreditation

- Will I be an accredited nutritionist after completing this course?

Online access

- Do I need online access to complete these courses? 

Enrolment terms and conditions

 

How to enrol

You can enrol at any time throughout the year and your course pack will be express posted to you within 1-3 business days from receipt of enrolment and payment*.   

There are a number of options available to apply for enrolment.  Simply choose your preferred option below. 

  • Online - Our secure online payment facility allows you to enrol online with your Visa, MasterCard or American Express.    Simply click on the Enrol Online link on the left of your screen.

  • Email - you can email your enrolment order to enrol@beckhealth.com.au.  We will then confirm your enrolment order by return email.

  • Telephone - you can call us on + 61 2 9981 6228 and enrol over the phone with your Visa, MasterCard or American Express details.

  • Fax - a completed enrolment form with your Visa, MasterCard or American Express details.  Our fax number is + 61 2 9981 6228.

  • Mail - a completed enrolment form with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express details, or cheque or money order made out to Beck Health & Nutrition.  Our mailing address is PO Box 122 Collaroy Beach NSW 2097 AUSTRALIA. 

* Express post delivery is available to Australian domestic students only.  International delivery is via Air Mail.  Please note that course materials are generally dispatched within 2-3 business days from receipt of enrolment and payment however actual delivery times will vary depending on your city or country of residence. 

Payment options

Our payment options are as follows:

1.  Direct Deposit - (Australian students only) you can deposit funds into our Commonwealth Bank Account.  You can either do a bank transaction if you have online banking or pay the funds directly into our bank account at any bank in Australia. Please email us at enrol@beckhealth.com.au when you have done this to confirm your payment. 

    Our bank details are:

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Pittwater Road Narrabeen, NSW 2101, BSB:  062208, Account Number : 10101123, Account Name: Beck Health & Nutrition

Please use your name as the reference when paying.  Please note that payments may take up to 48 hours to clear, course packs will be dispatched once payment has been confirmed. 

2.  Cheque/Money Order - please send to:

Beck Health & Nutrition PO Box 122 COLLAROY NSW 2097 AUSTRALIA.

3.  Credit card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express)

  • Online - Our secure online payment facility allows you to pay online over a secure server.  Simply click on the Enrol Online link on the left of your screen.

  • Email - you can email your enrolment order to enrol@beckhealth.com.au.  We will then confirm your enrolment order by return email.

  • Telephone - you can call us on + 61 2 9981 6228 and enrol over the phone with your credit card.

  • Fax - a completed enrolment form with your credit card details.  Our fax number is + 61 2 9981 6228.

  • Mail - a completed enrolment form with your credit card details.  Our mailing address is PO Box 122 Collaroy Beach NSW 2097 AUSTRALIA. 

Note: funds must be cleared before course materials can be dispatched.    

2008-2009 Course Commencement Dates

Enrolments are now open for our August 2008 course term.  You may enrol at any time and your course pack will be dispatched within 1-3 business days from receipt of enrolment so you can make a start on your studies as soon as you wish.  Remember also that you are welcome to finish your studies and return your assessment for marking as early as you wish.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Courses are run according to a 16 week term schedule (2hrs per week for 16 weeks) in order to keep students ‘on-track’.  If for any reason you are unable to complete your assessment by the set due date you may simply call or email and arrange an extension without penalty.  You also have the option of selecting an open due date (12 months from date of enrolment) (see below).        

 

 

Commencement date

Course Assessment Due

     
August 2008 7th August 28th November
September 2008 4th September 23rd January 2009
October 2008 2nd October 2nd February 2009
November 2008 6th November 15th March 2009
December 2008 2nd December 15th April 2009
January 2009 20th January 5th May 2009
February 2009 3rd February 9th June 2009
March 2009 4th March 7th July 2009
April 2009 2nd April 30th July 2009
May 2009 7th May 3rd September 2009
June 2009 3rd June 1st October 2009
July 2009 6th July 3rd November 2009
August 2009 5th August 26th November 2009
September 2009 3rd September 23rd January 2010
October 2009 5th October 5th February 2010
November 2009 6th November 15th March 2010
December 2009 2nd December 15th April 2010

Open Due Dates

Students wishing to enrol with an open due date will be given a period of twelve months from their date of enrolment to complete their course assessment and return it for grading.  If you would like to select an open due date option, please advise us of this when enrolling.  Students already enrolled into the course-term system (above) may switch to an open due date at any time without financial or academic penalty.   

Flexible Learning Options

Beck Health & Nutrition provides flexible study options so you can gain optimum benefit your studies.  Each course is designed to be completed in approximately 32 hours of study.  This includes time for reading course materials and completing all learning activities and your course assessment. When enrolling you have the option to select an open due date (12 month course period from date of enrolment) which offers even greater flexibility to your studies.     

Academic Study Support

Beck Health & Nutrition is committed to providing the best-possible assistance to our students.  Beck Health & Nutrition specialises in nutrition education only, so you can be sure that all course content and academic support is from accredited and experienced nutrition professionals at the forefront of nutrition education.   We are on hand to assist you no matter what your question is.  We encourage students to call, email or contact us online for assistance.  All questions are handled confidentially.  New.. Beck Health & Nutrition Group now offer student support via Skype (internet phone and messenger interface).    

Students who may require additional learning support or alternative learning arrangements due to disability or learning difficulty issues should contact Beck Health & Nutrition by phone or email prior to or at time of enrolment to discuss their requirements.   

International Students

In addition to our large number of Australian domestic students, our courses continue to attract many international students.  Currently students in New Zealand, the UK, Germany, Russia, Greece, Indonesia, the US, Canada, India, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong and Guatemala are all undertaking courses with us.  Our flexible, distance education format makes studying nutrition easy, anywhere in the world.  Remember that assistance is only ever a phone call or email away.  Please note that an international postage and handling fee of AU $30.00 per course applies and will be charged automatically at time of enrolment.

Course Assessments (Exams)

Each course has one assessment in order to complete your studies.  All assessments are in an un-timed, open-book format designed to encourage you to use your newly acquired skills and knowledge via a combination of multiple choice, short answer and case study questions.  Remember that professional nutritionists from Beck Health & Nutrition are available via email, online or telephone to assist with any questions and to guide you through any concerns you may have.  All questions are handled confidentially.  Unlike many other course providers, course assessment/exam fees are included in your course fees.          

Course Materials

Your complete course pack will be express posted to you as soon as your enrolment is received.  Your course pack contains;  comprehensive course text (you are not required to purchase any additional textbooks), student handbook, latest health research booklet, learning activities booklet and answers, receipt for your paid fees, enrolment confirmation letter including student details, assessment due date and student code details (this gives you access to technical support either by phone, fax, email or online), your course assessment paper and envelope (to return your assessment paper to us).   

Upon successful completion of your course you will also receive; course certificate, academic transcript, your course assessment containing feedback and corrections and a reply paid course evaluation and feedback forms.

Course Discounts

Multiple course discounts - Individuals wishing to enrol into more than course simultaneously will receive a 10% reduction from the combined total course fees.  Students undertaking multiple courses will have a total of 16 weeks to complete each course (for example, a student enrolling into two courses will have 32 weeks to complete both courses).  The order in which you undertake multiple courses is entirely your choice.  if you are enrolling online, please quote the discount code of BH10 to apply your discount (or simply note this in the comments section of the enrolment and we will apply your discount).

Returning student discount more than half of all students who complete a course with us choose to undertake another Beck Health & Nutrition course.  All students who undertake a course with Beck Health & Nutrition are entitled to a 10% discount from the fees of any subsequent courses they wish to undertake within 12 months of the completion of their course.  If you are enrolling online, please quote the discount code of BH10 to apply your discount (or simply note this in the comments section of the enrolment and we will apply your discount).

Group discounts - Studying with friends or colleagues can be a great motivator!  We offer a range of great discounts for groups wanting to study together.   To take advantage of the group discount, all enrolments must be processed together.  Individual payments are acceptable however applications will be processed as a group once all enrolment forms have been received.  

Number of students

Discount offered 

2-4

10% from the total course fees (online enrolment discount code BH10)

5 or more

15% from the total course fees (online enrolment discount code BH15)

Did you know that certain health funds offer rebates for some health/lifestyle courses?  Check with your fund for details.

Course fees may also be tax deductible if you work in the health or fitness  industry or if the course is directly related to your work. Check with your tax agent to see if you are eligible.

Course Accreditation       

           

Will I be an accredited nutritionist after completing this course? The short answer is no.  In order to legally provide a service where you can charge a fee for nutrition advice you need to have undertaken a number of years relevant study (for example in health science), gained a relevant qualification (e.g. Advanced Diploma of Nutrition, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics).  Such courses generally take a minimum of three years of full time study to complete.  Courses offered by Beck Health & Nutrition provide a practical, professional and up-to-the minute study of health and nutrition however in order to become an accredited nutrition professional you must first undertake relevant studies through a university or accredited private college offering nutrition study at least to Advanced Diploma level.   

Beck Health & Nutrition courses provide an excellent introduction into the science of nutrition and are commonly undertaken by individuals who are deciding whether to study nutrition at a professional level however the short-course nature of these programs mean that they will not independently accredit you as a nutritionist. Each of our courses are approved for Continuing Practitioner Education (CPE) points for ongoing registration (for nutritionists, naturopaths etc).  Our Certificate of Nutrition course is also accredited by Fitness Australia and our Infant to Preschool course is accredited by the International Board Lactation Consultant Examiners for continuing education points.  These accreditation arrangements ensure that once you have completed the course your qualification can be used to apply for advanced standing (exemptions on other courses), recognition of prior learning (RPL) or continued professional memberships. 

Nationally Recognised Training (National Provider Number: 91388)

Beck Health & Nutrition is a Registered Training Organisation accredited with the Department of Education's Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB).  This accreditation means that elements of training offered by Beck Health & Nutrition are nationally recognised and can be used by students for credit (Recognition of Prior Learning) for further study to attain nationally recognised qualifications in nutrition, fitness and health at Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels.       

 

Beck Health & Nutrition is a member of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training and is a signatory to its code of ethics.   

To find out more about Beck Health & Nutrition's accreditation arrangements click here.

Online access

Do I need online access to complete these courses?  No.  Beck Health & Nutrition is committed to providing courses in the most convenient and user-friendly format.  In line with this all course materials are presented in a high-quality printed and bound course pack so you can study at any time without having to sit at a computer for hours or print out endless information.

Our online study centre contains a great selection of health and nutrition news, healthy living tips, links, research files, optional readings and learning activities.  Information on the website is a great 'optional extra' for those students wishing to do further reading or study either during, or after completion their courses.  

 

 

Enrolment Terms and Conditions 

1.      Enrolment confirmation

Individuals wishing to enrol in to a Beck Health & Nutrition course should follow the online enrolment facility or complete the enclosed enrolment form and forward this with your payment details.  Online, mail or fax enrolments will be confirmed by phone, email or mail.  Telephone enrolments will be confirmed at the time of enrolment.  All enrolments must be accompanied with payment.  All required course materials will be mailed to the address nominated on the enrolment form or online enrolment facility.

2.      Course fees           

Course fees are outlined in the course guide.  Course fees are inclusive of course materials, resources, learning booklets and answer booklets, examinations and relevant taxes.  Failure to submit course fees with your enrolment may result in the delay or eventual cancellation of your place in the course.  Beck Health & Nutrition reserve the right to alter course fees at any time.  In common with other educational institutions, fees are non-refundable and non-transferable unless Beck Health & Nutrition cancels the course (see section 4).

3.      Satisfaction Guarantee/Returns

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your course simply return your course pack within 14 days from date of enrolment for a refund.  Provided all course materials are returned in their original condition, you will receive a refund less a $45 postage and handling fee.  All refunds will be processed within a 21-day period. 

Returns Policy/Withdrawals 

Changing circumstances sometimes result in a student asking to withdraw from a course.  Students wishing to withdraw from their studies must advise Beck Health & Nutrition in writing within 14 days of receiving course materials.  Provided all course materials are returned in their original condition, you will receive a refund for course fees paid less a $45 (inclusive of GST) administration fee.  Please choose your course carefully as after the above time period, we regret that no further application for credit or transfer of course fees can be accepted.  All refunds/transfers are at the discretion of Beck Health & Nutrition.  All refunds will be processed within a 21-day period. 

4.      Course cancellations and amendments

Beck Health & Nutrition reserves the right to cancel a course, or refuse any enrolment as permitted by law.  Beck Health & Nutrition reserves the right to adjust fees, vary course requirements or course schedules at any time as deemed necessary.  If a course cancellation does occur the student will have the option of either selecting another Beck Health & Nutrition course or a full refund of payment.  All refunds will be processed within a 21-day period.  

5.      Extensions, deferments and course duration limits

While there is no deferment policy for distance learning modules owing to the structure and short-term nature of the courses, extensions for submission of assessments may be granted for an additional period upon written application.  Students will maintain the right to request three extensions free of charge.  Subsequent extension requests will incur a $25 (inclusive of GST) extension fee.  Students are required to complete their selected course within a 12 month period (from enrolment date).  Students failing to complete the course within the 12 month period will be required to re-apply to the course of their choice and pay a $95 (inclusive of GST) re-application fee.  

6.      Re-sit exams

Re-sit exams are offered to students who for whatever reasons were unable to reach the 50% pass mark.  An administration and postage fee of $50 (inclusive of GST) is payable prior to the re-sit being conducted.  Beck Health & Nutrition will advise students requiring re-sits of further details at the time.

7.      Certification and academic transcripts

Certificates and academic transcripts will be forwarded to all students upon successful completion of their selected course.

8.    Discounts

Students are entitled to discount from course fees in accordance with those outlined in this Course Guide and on the Beck Health & Nutrition website.   

9.    Student conduct

Students should conduct themselves in a professional manner, respecting the information provided, and the ethics and principles of the course.  Students should also not pass on any passwords to others or allow others to use any student codes, course materials or access details.

10.   Refusals

Refusal of enrolment is at the discretion of Beck Health & Nutrition should the prospective student not meet the requirements set out.  There is no upper age limit, but students must at least be attending high school as a minimum age.  Students under 18 years of age will require a legal guardian to authorize and accept the enrolment conditions.

11.  Dismissals

Beck Health & Nutrition may choose to suspend or dismiss students from their selected courses according to the gravity of the following circumstances: 1) Improper conduct, 2) Using the materials in an unlawful manner (see section 14) 3) Inadequate progression (failure to complete the course of study within 12 months of enrolment).

12. International Students

Students residing outside of Australia or New Zealand will be required to pay AU$30 postage and handling fee per course.  This fee will be automatically charged at the time of enrolment.      

13.  International Currency Processing  

Overseas students paying by credit card will have their card debited in Australian dollars and converted to your local currency by your card provider.  

14. Course materials, copyright and Intellectual Property

The course materials which Beck Health & Nutrition provides to you shall become your property.  However, the content of the Course Materials, including copyright and all other such intellectual property rights contained therein, remain the property of Beck Health & Nutrition.  You may not reproduce any part of the Course Materials without the prior written consent of Beck Health & Nutrition.     

15.  Academic Appeals or Complaints

Appeals against grades must be made in writing to Beck Health & Nutrition within 14 days of grades being posted.  Grievances regarding academic matters are to be made using the procedure set out in the student handbook that is included with your course pack.

 

Answers to common questions are also available on our Frequently Asked Questions page.  Remember that we are also happy to help if you would like to ask any questions or you would like a copy of our Course Guide mailed to you, simply submit an enquiry form, email info@beckhealth.com.au or call + 61 2 9981 6228.  

 

         

 

 

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