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 that support healthy eating initiatives. The WJEC Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition qualification allows pupils 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 practical skills for cooking and preparing food. It has been designed to provide pupils with knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It is assessed through a combination of coursework, written examinations and timed extended assignments.
The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature. Pupils must have studied either GCSE design technology: food technology, home economics or catering and have obtained a minimum grade 5 or GCSE design technology subject (product design or textiles) and have obtained a minimum grade 6. Sound ICT skills would also be advantageous.
Year 12: Internal : practical and written assessment External : 1 ½ hour written exam Year 13: Externally marked - eight hour timed, supervised assessment Internal: responding through investigative and experimental work to a scenario based on a food production problem
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF |
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 that support healthy eating initiatives. The WJEC Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition qualification allows pupils 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 practical skills for cooking and preparing food. It has been designed to provide pupils with knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It is assessed through a combination of coursework, written examinations and timed extended assignments.
The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature. Pupils must have studied either GCSE design technology: food technology, home economics or catering and have obtained a minimum grade 5 or GCSE design technology subject (product design or textiles) and have obtained a minimum grade 6. Sound ICT skills would also be advantageous.
Year 12: Internal : practical and written assessment External : 1 ½ hour written exam Year 13: Externally marked - eight hour timed, supervised assessment Internal: responding through investigative and experimental work to a scenario based on a food production problem