The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Food Security and Nutrition is an essential training programme designed to address the growing global concern around access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food. With the continued pressures of climate change, economic inequality, and public health challenges, the demand for skilled individuals who can assess, plan, and implement food security strategies has never been greater. This diploma offers a comprehensive overview of the core principles of food systems, public nutrition, and sustainable practices, with a strong emphasis on real-world application.
Participants will explore the critical links between food production, distribution, access, and health outcomes. The course also integrates knowledge of dietary guidelines, nutritional assessment, and policy-making, equipping participants with the ability to support initiatives that enhance both community and institutional food systems. Delivered through expert-led content aligned with UK professional standards, this programme is ideal for those seeking a foundational yet impactful qualification in the field of nutrition and food security.
Throughout the 30 hours of structured learning, participants will gain insights into sustainable agriculture, food supply chains, public nutrition challenges, and global frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Special attention is given to the role of nutritional education in promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing malnutrition, obesity, and food-related diseases.
Whether working in community programmes, non-profit organisations, schools, healthcare settings, or policy institutions, participants completing this diploma will be prepared to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of food security and nutritional health. The programme fosters a multidisciplinary approach, helping participants apply both scientific and socio-economic knowledge in diverse environments.
By the end of this course, participants will have developed the analytical skills and practical tools needed to assess food systems, promote food justice, and advocate for nutrition-sensitive interventions that support long-term health and wellbeing.
OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Food Security and Nutrition
Study Units
Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Food Security and Global Challenges (3 Hours)
- Understand the fundamental concepts of food security and its global significance
- Identify the key challenges affecting food access, availability, and utilisation
- Explore the impact of climate change, conflict, and socioeconomic factors on food security
Principles of Human Nutrition and Dietary Requirements (4 Hours)
- Gain knowledge of macro- and micronutrient functions and sources
- Learn about dietary guidelines and nutritional needs across the life cycle
- Evaluate balanced diets for different population groups
Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture (4 Hours)
- Understand the components and interlinkages within food systems
- Analyse the principles of sustainable agriculture and food production
- Explore strategies for enhancing food system resilience and sustainability
Nutritional Assessment and Surveillance Methods (5 Hours)
- Learn to conduct individual and population-level nutritional assessments
- Understand the tools and techniques for anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary evaluation
- Interpret nutritional surveillance data to inform programme planning
Public Health Nutrition and Community-Based Strategies (5 Hours)
- Explore the role of nutrition in preventing and managing public health issues
- Design nutrition interventions for community health improvement
- Assess the effectiveness of local and national nutrition programmes
Food Safety, Quality Control, and Hygiene Practices (4 Hours)
- Understand the principles of food safety and contamination risks
- Learn the standards and procedures for quality control in food handling
- Apply hygiene practices essential to ensuring safe food environments
Policy Frameworks and Global Food Security Initiatives (3 Hours)
- Explore national and international policies influencing food security
- Analyse global frameworks and partnerships addressing hunger and malnutrition
- Understand the roles of governments, NGOs, and global agencies in policy implementation
Nutrition in Emergencies and Humanitarian Settings (2 Hours)
- Learn about nutritional needs in emergency contexts
- Identify key strategies for addressing malnutrition during crises
- Understand the coordination of nutrition interventions in humanitarian responses
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the global challenges surrounding food security and malnutrition.
- Gain practical knowledge of human nutrition, dietary requirements, and nutritional assessment methods.
- Enhance skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based nutrition and food security programmes.
- Understand sustainable agriculture practices and their role in ensuring long-term food system resilience.
- Acquire up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and quality control procedures.
- Learn to interpret public health data to inform effective nutrition policies and interventions.
- Build expertise in nutrition planning for emergency and humanitarian contexts.
- Improve professional competencies for roles in public health, international development, agriculture, and food services.
- Strengthen your ability to contribute to global food security solutions through informed, ethical, and sustainable approaches.
- Gain a recognised qualification that can support career progression in non-profit organisations, governmental agencies, and international bodies focused on nutrition and food systems.
The OSHAA 30-Hours Professional Diploma in Food Security and Nutrition is ideal for participants who are passionate about tackling global food and nutrition challenges. It is particularly suitable for those working or aspiring to work in fields such as public health, agriculture, humanitarian aid, community development, food policy, and education.
This course is designed for:
- Participants seeking to expand their expertise in nutrition and food systems.
- Health professionals aiming to integrate nutrition into community or clinical practice.
- NGO workers and volunteers involved in food distribution, policy advocacy, or international development.
- Agricultural and food industry professionals focused on sustainability and food safety.
- Educators and researchers looking to enhance their understanding of nutrition-related issues.
- Government staff and policymakers involved in food security initiatives.
- Anyone committed to promoting equitable access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food globally.
No prior specialist knowledge is required, making it accessible to a broad range of participants with a strong interest in food security and public health.
