Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Beaminster. Classes run full-time at Beaminster School, five days a week during the day. The course builds on GCSE Food and Nutrition and gives you a thorough understanding of food science and nutrition across a range of industries. You'll need a Grade 5 in GCSE Food and Nutrition to join. The course takes one year to complete. It covers the science behind food, how nutrients work in the body, and how this knowledge applies to real food production and health contexts.
Who this course is for
This course is a Level 3 Diploma and leads directly on from the GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition course. It gives a thorough understanding of food science and nutrition which will be relevant to many industries and job roles. Course summaries and full prospectus details, including more detailed course outlines for individual subjects are available digitally on the school website, or hard copies can be obtained from the school reception.
Entry requirements
GCSE Food and Nutrition Grade 5
What you will learn
You'll study the science of food, including how cooking and processing change its properties.
You'll explore how nutrients are digested, absorbed, and used by the body.
You'll examine dietary needs across different life stages and health conditions.
You'll analyse food labelling, safety standards, and food legislation.
You'll investigate the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
You'll develop skills in evaluating and planning nutritionally balanced diets.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom setting at Beaminster School, with full-time daytime attendance across the year. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework or controlled assessment tasks, as set by WJEC. Your work will be marked against the qualification's assessment criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Beaminster School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in health or community settings.
Food technologist, working in product development or manufacturing.
Food safety officer, monitoring standards in food businesses.
Catering manager, overseeing food quality and menu planning.
Healthcare support worker, advising on diet and nutrition.
Food journalist or writer, covering health and food topics.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Dietetics, a university degree for those wanting to work as a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
BSc (Hons) Food Science or Food Technology, leading to roles in food manufacturing and product development.
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition, a shorter professional qualification for roles in health coaching or wellness.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences, a college-based route into food or health science careers.
