Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition

Food Science & Nutrition Level 3 (extended certificate)

Why study this subject?

Food and drink is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. Many employment opportunities within this field are available including Sports Science, Food Technology, Food Marketing, Dietetics and Environmental Health to name a few. This course is ideal for students who are creative and enjoy cooking, although you do not need to be Mary Berry or Michel Roux Jnr. GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is not essential, although the course builds on previous knowledge. It would help if students had some scientific background, particularly chemistry as the course covers the structure of each nutrient and the chemical changes during cooking processes. An interest in food and food establishments is essential.

The course will include:

There is an opportunity to learn through the acquisition of knowledge about the relationship between the human body and food as well as practical cooking and preparing food. The qualification has been designed around the concept of a ‘plan, do, review’ approach to learning. The course includes a high practical input and students will be required to develop and enhance their ICT skills.

Student profile:

Students who choose Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition must be interested in food, health, and science and enjoy both practical and theoretical learning. They must have a passion for cooking, healthy eating, fitness, or biology, and want to understand how food choices affect the body and overall wellbeing. This course suits learners who are curious, organised, and creative, and who enjoy working independently or as part of a team. It is ideal for those considering careers in nutrition, dietetics, food science, catering, hospitality, public health, sports science, teaching, etc., or for anyone who wants to gain valuable knowledge and skills for everyday life.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment Year 12

• Unit 1 - External examination – 25% weighting – 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks) • Unit 2 – Internal non-examination assessment – 25% weighting – 11 hours 30 minutes.

Year 13

• Unit 3 – External examination – 25% weighting – 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks) • Unit 4 or 5 – Internal non-examination assessment – 25% weighting – 12 hours.

A Level Fine Art Exam board: Eduqas

Why study this subject?

A Level Fine Art provides the opportunity to develop skills in painting, drawing, textiles, mixed media and sculpture. The course explores contemporary and historical art styles which forms the basis for critical studies alongside the students own practical work. Sketchbooks are used to show the development of ideas and build to a portfolio of artwork.

How is the course assessed?

Year 12:

This will begin in the form of teacher led workshops to enable students to develop skills and knowledge in Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Print, mixed media and art history.

Component 1: The Personal Investigation (60% of qualification)

After Christmas students will decide on a specialist area to pursue. A major in-depth critical, practical and theoretical investigative project will be completed based upon themes and subject matter that have personal significance .

Students will write an extended written element of 1000 words minimum that documents their progress during the investigation and demonstrates their understanding of the theme and specialist area.

Year 13:

The Personal Investigation component will be completed during the Autumn Term.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of Qualification)

Students will select a starting point or theme from an exam paper and create an in-depth response to it. This will happen during an agreed preparatory period. During a 15 hour exam students will create their final piece(s).

Where can this subject lead?

· Creative related work and apprenticeships

· Art and Design Foundation courses.

· Directly to Art degree courses

· A wide range of creative degrees

The course will include:

There is an opportunity to learn through the acquisition of knowledge about the relationship between the human body and food as well as practical cooking and preparing food. The qualification has been designed around the concept of a ‘plan, do, review’ approach to learning. The course includes a high practical input and students will be required to develop and enhance their ICT skills.

How is the course assessed?

During this course, you will complete three units of work theoretical and practically. The course is assessed through a combination of written examinations, projects and case studies to cater for different learning styles. The grading is reported on a four point scale: Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, Pass.

Year 12 Unit (Certificate)

· Unit 1: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups. (Mandatory – Exam and coursework)

The unit focuses on the understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts, and through on-going practical work, to gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals.

Year 13 Unit (Diploma)

· Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat (Mandatory – Case study exam)

The unit focuses on an understanding of hazards and risks in relation to the storage, preparation and cooking of food in different environments and the control measures to minimise these risks.

· Unit 3: Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems (Mandatory – Coursework project)

The unit involves the study of the properties of food in order to carry out experiments to solve food production problems.

To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For the following subjects there are additional subject requirements:

Biology

A grade 5 or above in Maths plus a grade 6 or above in two Sciences, one of which must be Biology.

Chemistry

A grade 6 or above in Maths plus a grade 6 or above in two Sciences, one of which must be Chemistry.

Physics

A grade 6 or above in Maths plus a grade 6 or above in two Sciences, one of which must be Physics.

Computer Science

Grade 6 or above in Computer Science and a Grade 6 or above in Maths.

English Literature

Grade 5 or above in either English Language or Literature at GCSE.

French

Grade 7 or above in French at GCSE. A student with a Grade 6 will be considered on an individual basis.

Further Maths

Grade 7 or above in Maths at GCSE and to be studying A Level Maths.

Maths

Grade 6 or above in Maths at GCSE.

Together with other relevant qualifications at Level 3, such as AS and A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Sociology and Maths and/or Level 3 qualifications in Hospitality or Science, learners will gain the required knowledge to be able to use the qualification to support entry to higher education

courses such as:

BSc Food and Nutrition, BSc Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology