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Dietetic Aide

NQR Code:QG-03-HE-00653-2023-V1.1-HSSC

  • Old Code: QG-03-HE-00653-2023-V1.1-HSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

The Dietetic Aide works under the supervision of a registered Dietician. The individual's responsibilities include preparing and serving meals to patients with specific dietary and nutritional needs, complying with diet regulations and food handling practices, maintaining safety and sanitary standards, and performing certain administrative functions.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
10th Passed No Experience None
8th Passed 2 years None
8th Pursuing Continuous Schooling No Experience None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 2.5 1.5 Years None

Progression Pathway

  • Progression will be possible in both academic as well as professional area as: "Trainer/Assessor – Dietetics Department or Diet Assistant/Dietician Progression to Diploma/Degree qualifications in the relevant field after training. (NCAHP)

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Bridge Module N/A Mandatory 60 2 3
Maintain hygiene and food safety HSS/N5201, V2.0 Mandatory 105 3.5 3
Handle, store and prepare food safely HSS/N5207 V2.0 Mandatory 315 10.5 3
Provide the dietary information to the patient as per instructions from dietician HSS/N5208, V2.0 Mandatory 60 2 3
Maintain interpersonal relationship with patients, colleagues and others HSS/N9615, V2.0 Mandatory 75 2.5 3
Maintain professional & medico-legal conduct HSS/N9615, V2.0 Mandatory 60 2 3
Maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment HSS/N9617, V2.0 Mandatory 90 3 3
Follow infection control policies and procedures including biomedical waste disposal protocols HSS/N9618, V2.0 Mandatory 105 3.5 3
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N0101, V1.0 Mandatory 30 1 4