VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
UK-accredited, internationally recognized qualification
Course Overview
The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Diet and Nutrition is designed to take learners beyond basic nutrition knowledge and develop them into confident, competent nutrition advisors. This course provides the knowledge, structure, and practical skills to transform your passion for health into professional expertise.
Grounded in nutritional science and real-world application, the programme provides a comprehensive understanding of how the body functions, digests and absorbs nutrients, and how modern dietary patterns influence long-term health and wellbeing. Learners will explore the impact of food processing, lifestyle habits, environmental factors and nutrition on metabolic health, as well as the dietary management of common health concerns.
Through a combination of theory lessons and practical workshops, you will develop the ability to assess food choices, interpret food diaries, identify potential nutritional imbalances, and create tailored meal plans for individuals across different life stages, lifestyles, and dietary needs.
With a strong emphasis on real food, sustainable habits, and practical home cooking, the course equips you with the tools to support meaningful and lasting behaviour
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Ideal for health enthusiasts, wellness practitioners, health coaches, fitness instructors, complementary therapists, aspiring nutrition consultants, aspiring holistic health practitioners, and wellness advocates seeking to deepen their knowledge and advance their professional practice and any individuals seeking a career change.
Who Should Attend
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Duration: 8 months (Part-time, 1–2 lessons/week)
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Mode: Blended learning (theory + hands-on workshops)
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Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Total Learning Hours: 100 hours
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Assessments: A multiple-choice theory exam (25 MCQ 30 minutes) and submission of 5 practical case studies
Course Structure & Assessment
What You'll Learn
Part 1 : Concepts of healthy eating, food portions, macronutrients and self-evaluation of diet.
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Understand concepts of healthy eating and food portions.
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Understand what are Macronutrients (Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids).
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Learn the types, functions, food sources, health effects, symptoms of deficiencies of Macronutrients.
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Workshop 1: Introduction to self-evaluation of diet. Putting learning into practice with fun activities to examine ingredients on the food label, and practise the healthy eating concepts, for instance, finding hidden sugars, get to know healthier options for sugar substitutions.
Part 2 : Concepts of healthy eating, micronutrients, water and impact of environmental pollution on health.
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Study the types, functions, food sources, health effects, symptoms of deficiencies of Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals.
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Workshop 2: Putting knowledge into practice : design a one-day protein-rich menu for a vegan. Examine food labels for hidden trans fats. How to choose cooking oils.
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Discover the role of Water and importance of its quality
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Learn about environmental pollution and its impacts on health
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Workshop 3: Fun class activities to examine food labels for sodium and to create vitamins-dense and mineral-rich dishes. Demonstration session by trainer on the “water-fry” method.
Part 3 : Smarter Food Choices. Meal Planning. Food in action.
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Learn food values of eggs, dairy, vegetables, fruits, nuts & seeds, beans and grains etc.
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Explore Superfoods, Organic foods, GMO foods, Antioxidants and its food source
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Look at factors affecting the dietary requirements
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Study nutrition and dietary requirements of elderly, children, vegan and vegetarians.
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Uncover anti-nutrients, refined foods, food processing and food additives
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Differentiate food Intolerance & food allergies
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Workshop 4: Learn about the sprouting process, the nutritional benefits of sprouted seeds, beans, and grains, the handling practices and how to incorporate sprouts in everyday meals. Simple recipes and meal ideas.
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Workshop 5 and Workshop 6: Apply your theoretical knowledge in two intensive hands-on workshops. You will work in collaborative groups to discuss, design, and present nutritionally balanced menus tailored to specific populations to improve their health outcomes.
Part 4 : Dietary Therapy for Health Conditions
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Learn about body systems and health conditions.
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Master evidence-informed dietary and lifestyle interventions.
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Learn about the nutrition and natural medicines to support various health conditions
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Learn different treatment approaches to various health conditions, ranging from dietary principles, supplementation, and herbal remedies to energy medicine and behavioral medicine.