Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College - Barking and Dagenham
02082704242
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT
Course summary

An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. 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 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition has been designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the food production industry.The qualification is generally delivered over two years and is likely to be studied alongside GCE A Levels and other L3 vocational qualifications. Unit 2.Learners will develop their understanding of the science of food safety and hygiene. Practical sessions will support the gaining of theoretical knowledge and ensure learning is a tactile experience. Learners who do not wish to take the full Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition may be interested in the Level 3 Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition which is comprised of one mandatory unit.

Entry requirements

If you are hoping to study an A Level qualification you will need to have achieved at least 5 grade ‘C’s in 5 separate subjects. This must include a grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Our Vocational courses are for those students who achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.

How you'll be assessed

The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition is assessed through a combination of a written exam and external assignment set and marked by WJEC and two centre marked assignments. Unit 1 Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups Mandatory Internal and External Unit 2 Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat Mandatory External Unit 3 Experimenting to Solve Food production Problems Optional Internal Unit 4 Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition Optional Internal

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTerling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT