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ICTQual Level 4 Award in Childhood Obesity

ICTQual Level 4 Award in Childhood Obesity develops specialist knowledge of childhood obesity, its causes, prevention, assessment, and management, supporting learners to promote healthier outcomes ...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 4
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Course features

This Level 4 Award provides focused training in childhood obesity, covering core concepts, risk factors, nutrition, physical activity, family support, and practical intervention approaches relevant to health and care settings.

  • Level 4 specialist award in childhood obesity

  • Focus on prevention, assessment, and management

  • Covers nutrition, lifestyle, and behavioural factors

  • Suitable for health, care, and education practitioners

  • Delivered through approved training centres

  • Supports progression in child health and wellbeing roles

About course

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Childhood Obesity is designed to provide learners with a structured understanding of one of the most significant public health challenges affecting children and adolescents. The course explores the nature of childhood obesity, including biological, behavioural, environmental, and social contributors that influence weight gain and long-term health outcomes.

  • Understand childhood obesity as a public health issue

  • Explore causes and contributing risk factors

  • Develop awareness of nutrition and activity strategies

  • Learn approaches to prevention and early intervention

  • Strengthen communication with children and families

  • Support healthier outcomes in child-focused settings

What you will learn

This course develops knowledge and practical understanding of childhood obesity, enabling learners to recognise risk factors, support prevention strategies, and contribute to effective child and family wellbeing interventions.

  • Understand the concept, prevalence, and impact of childhood obesity

  • Identify biological, social, environmental, and behavioural risk factors

  • Explain the role of nutrition in preventing and managing childhood obesity

  • Examine the importance of physical activity and reduced sedentary behaviour

  • Understand family, school, and community influences on child health

  • Apply strategies for prevention, support, and health promotion

Course content

Who should attend

This qualification is suitable for learners and practitioners who want to build or strengthen their understanding of childhood obesity and support healthier lifestyles for children and young people.

  • Healthcare assistants and support workers

  • Childcare practitioners and nursery staff

  • School health and wellbeing staff

  • Community health and public health workers

  • Parents, carers, and family support practitioners

  • Learners seeking progression in child health or care roles

Course requirements

Entry requirements may vary by centre, but learners are typically expected to have the maturity, communication skills, and foundational knowledge needed to engage with Level 4 study.

  • Candidates should normally be at least 18 years old

  • A Level 3 qualification or relevant experience in health, care, childcare, education, or community support is recommended

Assessments

Assessment is designed to measure learners’ understanding of childhood obesity concepts and their ability to apply knowledge in practical and professional contexts through the approved training centre.

  • Mandatory assessment conducted through an Approved Training Centre

  • Multiple-choice or knowledge-based assessment tasks

  • Evaluation of understanding of course study units

  • Minimum pass standard set by the awarding body or centre requirements

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification can support further study and progression into wider child health, nutrition, public health, and care-related pathways.

  • Progress to higher-level qualifications in child health, nutrition, or public health

  • Progress to specialist study in paediatric wellbeing or health promotion

  • Enhance career development in childcare, education, or community health settings

  • Strengthen progression into roles supporting family health and lifestyle improvement

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