Flexible Nutrition and Health Courses

Our innovative correspondence short nutrition courses and population health qualifications combine latest Australian and global nutrition and health research with practical ideas to provide a comprehensive, common-sense approach to nutrition and health study.  Each course provides nationally recognised statements of attainment for future studies in the health, fitness and nutrition industries including the Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine qualification.        

Beck Health & Nutrition is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

This means that delivery of all Beck Health & Nutrition courses are assessed against the Australian Government's Quality Training Framework which ensures quality training.  Most of our short courses also offer recognition of prior learning (RPL credit) for further studies in nutrition, health and fitness under the nationally recognised training system. 

Nutrition Courses:

This professional nutrition course provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of nutrition and dietary analysis in a user-friendly, practical and easy-to-understand format.  The Certificate of Nutrition course also provides an excellent insight into the science of nutrition if you are looking to study nutrition at a professional or university level or improves the level of service you can provide.  This nutrition course also provides direct credit into the Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine, Certificate III in Fitness and Certificates II, IV and Diploma of Population Health qualifications.   

Certificate of Childhood Nutrition (0-18 years): Establishing Healthy Eating Patterns

The Certificate of Childhood Nutrition combines two of Beck Health & Nutrition's most popular short courses (Infant to Preschool Nutrition and Nutrition for Children and Teenagers) into a comprehensive study of paediatric nutrition.  The course combines latest research and practical advice to establish healthy eating patterns in throughout infancy, early childhood, childhood and adolescence and contains vital health and nutrition knowledge for parents, teachers, health professionals, sports coaches or anybody with a personal or professional interest in childhood and adolescent health and nutrition.  

Infant to Preschool Nutrition - Flexible short course in Infant and Early Childhood Nutrition

Nutrition for Children and Teenagers - Flexible short course in Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition

Sports Nutrition:  Nutrition for Optimal Exercise Performance

Sports Nutrition explores the nutritional needs of athletes and people undertaking substantial exercise programs.  Topic areas include the role of nutrition in optimising physical performance for training and competition; energy generation from food; hydration, carbohydrate, protein, fat, and vitamin and mineral needs for athletic performance; nutrition strategies for competition and post-exercise recovery; and supplements and sport.  

Healthy Weight for Life: Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Overweight, Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Healthy Weight for Life explores the latest health, nutrition and lifestyle research and guidelines in a common sense, user-friendly format.  Understand how to use practical and effective nutrition and lifestyle strategies to take control of body weight and blood sugar problems. 

Diploma of Population Health Nationally recognised public health and nutrition qualification 

The Diploma of Population Health is designed to provide you with the knowledge and qualifications to work in a range of population health projects and programs.  It is a unique blend of blend of population health and practical study of current health, activity and nutrition guidelines, projects and policies.  To find out more click here.  

Unique course of study combining comprehensive study of nutrition with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes to work in population health projects across a range of group, community and workplace settings.

Combines study of nutrition with key public health elements to promote health in schools, communities and workplaces.  Suitable for teachers, childcare professionals, nurses and individuals planning to co-ordinate simple healthy eating and lifestyle projects in their own schools, local communities or workplaces. 

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.

• Direct credit transfer into nationally recognised qualifications in nutrition, fitness and population health at all registered training providers including TAFEs and colleges across Australia. 

• Government accreditation as a nationally recognised training organisation as well as industry accreditation through organisations such as Fitness Australia and the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.

• 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.    

• Skill and research updates for General Practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, personal trainers, naturopaths, weight loss consultants, teachers, childcare workers, health food and pharmacy staff or anyone who requires a sound working knowledge of nutrition and health. 

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

• Course fees cover all course materials, assessment fees and academic support.

• Satisfaction guarantee.  If for any reason you are unhappy with your course you may return it for a refund*^2. 

* Express post available only to Australian domestic students.  International delivery is via air mail.  *2 A $45 postage and handling fee applies.  See enrolment terms and conditions for full refund policy.