The Community Nutrition Services NC II course by TESDA equips individuals with skills to enhance community health through nutrition. It focuses on assessing the nutritional status of children under five, ensuring they get necessary nutrients for healthy development. Trainees work with the Barangay Nutrition Committee to perform key community health functions.
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Participants are trained to assist in delivering nutrition services and promote healthy nutrition behaviors. The program also highlights the importance of monitoring and evaluating nutrition programs for effectiveness. This training prepares individuals to contribute significantly to public health in their communities.
Benefits
- Gain essential skills to assess the nutritional status of children under five.
- Become equipped to support the Barangay Nutrition Committee effectively.
- Learn to assist in delivering nutrition and related services.
- Develop strategies to promote positive nutrition behaviors.
- Acquire the ability to monitor and evaluate community nutrition programs.
Units of Competency
This Qualification includes the following Units of Competency:
BASIC COMPETENCIES
- Participate in workplace communication
- Work in team environment
- Solve/address general workplace problems
- Develop career and life decisions
- Contribute to workplace innovations
- Present relevant information
- Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
- Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
- Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace
COMMON COMPETENCIES
- Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
- Respond effectively to difficult/challenging behavior
- Apply basic first aid
- Maintain high standard of patient/client services
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Assess the nutritional status of children under five years old
- Assist the Barangay Nutrition Committee perform its functions
- Assist in the delivery of nutrition and related services
- Promote adoption of positive nutrition behaviors
- Monitor and evaluate community nutrition programs
Sample of Certificate of Completion
Career Opportunities
A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be:
- Barangay Nutrition Scholar
- Community Nutrition Services Worker
Training Duration
- Basic: 37 hours
- Common: 112 hours
- Core: 177 hours
- Supervised Industry Learning (SIL): 160 hours
Total: 486 hours
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Qualifications
Applicants interested in enrolling in this qualification must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of a minimum of ten (10) years of basic education or possession of an Alternative Learning System (ALS) certificate with a grade ten (10) equivalency.
- Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills.
- Verified physical fitness (with certification endorsed by the local government unit/municipal health office).
- Minimum age requirement of eighteen (18) years.
Requirements
To enroll in this course, you will need the following documents:
- PSA Birth Certificate
- High School or College Diploma
- Certified True Copy of Official Transcript of Records or Form 137
- Certificate of Good Moral Character or GMRC
- 1 x 1 and/or 2 x 2 pictures
To obtain further details, please reach out to the enrollment site that aligns with your requirements. Kindly note that the criteria may vary.
Trainer Qualifications
- Must hold a National TVET Trainers’ Certificate (NTTC) Level I in Community Nutrition Services NC II
- Must be a licensed Nutritionist-Dietitian or an Allied Healthcare Worker actively practicing with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Public Health Nutrition within the last 6 years.
Note: Current Public Health Nutrition experience must be verified with an Employment Certificate or Service Record.
Summary
The Community Nutrition Services NC II course by TESDA trains individuals to improve community health through nutrition. It covers assessing nutritional status, supporting committees, delivering services, promoting healthy behaviors, and monitoring programs. Completing this training benefits both individuals and their communities by enhancing public health. The qualification includes specific competencies and requires certain education levels, communication skills, physical fitness, and age. With experienced trainers in Public Health Nutrition, trainees will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
