Level 3 Extended Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition (AAQ)

The Extended Certificate is ideal for anyone with an interest in food and the application of food science and nutrition. The Food Science and Nutrition Extended Certificate equips learners with a broad understanding of the food industry. With an emphasis on practical, hands-on skills it provides a valuable taster of the wide range of opportunities and job roles that exist within the food industry. Some major topics include: nutrition, food hygiene and safety, food product development and food provenance and choice.

The Extended Certificate would be ideal for a learner who is particularly interested in pursuing a career as a food scientist, working in the health industry, or wishing to study a food science related qualification. As well as exploring issues such as the importance of customer service, meal planning, and setting up in business, the Food Science and Nutrition Extended Certificate also covers a range of vital life skills such as healthy eating and food safety.

• Unit 1 - NEA 25%
• Unit 1 - Examination 25%
• Unit 2 - Examined NEA 25%
• Unit 2 - NEA 25%

All units have coursework components but Unit 1 also has a written examination

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. If students have taken GCSE Food Technology they are expected to have achieved a Grade 4 or above.

Students can go to degree courses either BA or BSC qualifications. This course prepares students for careers in a wide range of professions, such as business, hospitality, teaching, food journalism, food technologist, dietician, food historian, food photographer, or any career that is health related.