LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
Allerton High School - Leeds
01132034770
King Lane, Leeds, LS17 7AG
Course summary

The food industry is one of the largest on the planet, and people will always have to eat. This means if you are working anywhere along the food supply chain, you will always have a job. Although there are food companies that close or have layoffs, chances are you can apply your skills to other foods or processes. When working in the food industry, there are literally thousands of different jobs available. You aren’t limited to lab work or a desk job. There is something for everyone, whether it be in quality, sales, marketing, manufacturing, teaching or in government. If you love food you will definitely enjoy working in this industry. Whether you are creating exciting new products, testing products for quality, or doing research, you will be exposed to amazing food. You will discover dishes and flavor combinations you have never even knew existed.

Entry requirements

You should have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including English and Maths. Where Hospitality and Catering or Food and Nutrition have been studied at GCSE, grade 5 must be achieved. The Level 3 diploma is taught over 2 years and the Certificate is taught in the 1st year.

How you'll be assessed

Year 1 September – November – Skill building November – March – Unit 1 internal assessment March – May – Unit 1 external assessment preparation Year 2 September – November – Unit 2 internal assessment November – May – Unit 3 or 4 All externally set exam units will be held under exam conditions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKing Lane, Leeds, LS17 7AG