Food L3

We would expect students to have met the expectations for entry to 6th form and to have a grade 5 in Food if studied. We welcome conversations with individual students about their suitability for the course.

Food Science and Nutrition (Extended Certificate) L3 – Exam Board WJEC

Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition qualification has been designed primarily to support learners progressing to university.

It is mainly for those wanting to pursue careers or learning in related areas such as food industry production. The range of units available supports learners’ progression from study at Level 2, and GCSEs in Food and Nutrition, Catering and Hospitality, Biology, Physical Education, Child Development and Humanities.

What will I study?

You will complete four units: two mandatory and one optional, over the two years. Full details of the course is available here.

What skills will I develop?

You will build on and extend your practical food preparation skills gained at GCSE and also each unit within the qualification has an applied purpose which acts as a focus for the learning in the unit. The applied purpose demands authentic work-related learning in each of the available units. It also requires you to consider how the use and application of your learning impacts on yourself, other individuals, employers, society and the environment. The applied purpose will also enable you to learn in such a way that you develop: skills required for independent learning, be able to solve problems, research skills, development and presentation skills, the ability to apply mathematical and ICT skills. Together with other relevant qualifications at Level 3, such as AS and A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, 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