Are you eager to continue with your knowledge, understanding and cooking of food and have a desire to continue in your food studies? The level 3 course is suitable for those students who have the drive and passion to progress in their food education and are keen to take it to the next level. The course is the equivalent to one A level.
Course details
| Qualification name | Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | Higher Education |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost description | 16 to 18 UK resident no fees |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
It is preferred that you have taken the Food Preparation and Nutrition course at GCSE level and have achieved a grade 4 along with 3 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
View the key features of this course.
The certificate is one overall mandatory unit Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups Subsections as assignments are Understanding importance of food safety Understanding properties of nutrients Understanding relationship between nutrients & the human body Being able to plan nutritional requirements Being able to plan complex dishes Being able to cook complex dishes The diploma mandatory unit is Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat & our optional unit is Current Issues in Food Science & Nutrition
Understand how the course will be delivered.
Classroom based
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
Work will be both internally and externally assessed. The internal assessment will comprise of a selection of mandatory summative controlled assessments for the unit. The external assessment will comprise of a 90 minute examination with 15 minutes prior reading time.
By studying for this certificate learners will acquire the knowledge to pursue careers or learning in the food industry. The qualification will support entry to higher education courses such as: BSc Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology
| Name | Helston Community College |
|---|---|
| Address |
Helston School & Community College
Church Hill Helston Cornwall TR13 8NR Find on Google maps |
| jrowe@helston.cornwall.sch.uk | |
| Phone | 01326 575022 |
| Website | https://www.helston.cornwall.sch.uk/web/welcome_to_post_16/313350 |
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