Aston Manor Academy

Level 3 Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition

EXAMINATION BOARD
WJEC

AIMS OF THE COURSE
This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting, interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year old learners through applied learning.

STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
Learners will complete 3 units: two mandatory and one optional.
1 Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups
Structure – Mandatory
Assessment – Internal and External

2 Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat
Structure – Mandatory
Assessment – External

3 Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems
Structure – Optional
Assessment – Internal

4 Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition
Structure – Optional
Assessment – Internal

Grading
You will achieve for each unit:
Pass = 40 marks
Merit = 60 marks
Distinction = 80 marks

WHY CHOOSE FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
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 fi tness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that support healthy eating initiatives. Many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates.

By studying for this diploma alongside other relevant qualifications at Level 3 e.g, GCE Biology, Physical Education, Sociology, learners will gain the required knowledge to use the qualification to support entry to higher education courses.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment is continuous throughout the year. All assignments are moderated internally and externally.

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

This course is approached in a very practical way and is a ‘must’ for anyone interested in Food. ]
Any questions, please contact Mrs S Hunton.