Nutrition / Diet
Course summary
This exciting course is aimed at anyone with a keen interest in food, cooking and nutrition. The course is a combination of theory and practical lessons, where students will develop their existing skills to make more complex and high skill dishes. The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition has been designed to provide learners with knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It offers exciting and interesting opportunities and students are able to gain knowledge in purposeful contexts linked to the food production industry. An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles, and there are numerous career opportunities following on from this course including care providers, nutritionists, sports coaches, fitness instructors, chefs, caterers, food manufacturers and government agencies. All units within the WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition are vocationally relevant to the food production industry.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 3.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
5 GCSE Grades 9-3, including a Grade 4 GCSE in Math, English Language or Literature and 44 in Science Or • 5 GCSE Grades 9-4, including a grade 4 GCSE in English Literature or Language and 44 in Science
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Assessment
Double Unit, an internal assessment in the form of a coursework project with practical exams and an externally assessed written exam. Completed in Year 12. • Ensuring food is safe to eat: Year 13, externally assessed open book exam
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