Nutrition / Diet

Course summary

An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers, and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products, and policies that support healthy eating initiatives. Many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates. This is an applied general qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It is mainly designed for those wanting to pursue careers or learn in related areas such as the food industry production. The range of units available would support learners’ progression from the study at Level 2 but in particular GCSEs in food and nutrition, catering and hospitality, biology, physical education, and humanities. By studying for this diploma alongside other relevant qualifications at Level 3 e.g. GCE biology, physical education, and sociology, learners will gain the required knowledge to use the qualification to support entry to higher education. Students will cook every week developing complex skills and multi-stage processes. Developing a deeper understanding of ingredients and processes.