Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition (Y12-13)
(WJEC specification board)

Food Science and Nutrition

This course is the equivalent of 1 A level and is studied as part of the Career-Related Programme. This course is studied alongside 2 IB Diploma Courses and the CP Core.

Who would suit or enjoy this course?

Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition qualification allows students to gain a wealth of knowledge about the food and nutrition industry. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the relationship between the human body and food as well as advanced practical skills for cooking and preparing food.

What is the structure of the modules and assessment method?

Unit 1: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups (Compulsory) Internally assessed project: The purpose of the internal assessment is for learners to develop an understanding of the nutritional needs of specific target groups and plan and cook complex dishes to meet their nutritional needs.

External examination: 90 minute examination; plus 15 minutes reading time.

Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat External written exam (Compulsory) It is an eight hour timed, supervised assessment which will involve the learner in bringing together and making connections between the knowledge, understanding and skills learned throughout the unit and applying these by responding to information provided in a scenario. The scenario will relate to a food safety situation. It will require learners to analyse the information and make judgements regarding the potential food safety risk.

Choice of either: