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Free Level 3 Nutrition Course in Ashford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Ashford. Classes run at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, full-time during the day over two years. You'll explore how food affects health, how to meet the nutritional needs of different groups, food safety, and current issues in food science and nutrition. Applied learning runs throughout, including experiments to solve food production problems. Entry requires at least five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including grade 4 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and GCSE English.

Who this course is for

Throughout this course you will have exciting and interesting experiences through applied learning. Areas to be covered will include; meeting the nutritional needs of specific groups, ensuring food is safe to eat, experimenting to solve food production problems and investigating current issues in 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 fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that that support healthy eating initiatives.

Many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates. This is an applied general qualification, which means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university.

Entry requirements

At least 5 4-9 GCSE grades (or A*-C legacy GCSE grades) with a minimum of 4 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, and 4 or above in GCSE English

What you will learn

  • You'll study the nutritional needs of specific groups, including children, older adults, and athletes.
  • You'll learn how to ensure food is safe to eat and understand food safety principles.
  • You'll carry out experiments to investigate and solve food production problems.
  • You'll explore current issues in food science and nutrition.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how food science applies across health, care, and sports industries.
  • You'll analyse the relationship between diet, health, and wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons and applied, hands-on activities. The course uses a mix of written assignments, practical experiments, and investigative projects. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and examinations set by WJEC. Your work will be assessed against the qualification's requirements throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The John Wallis Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutritionist assistant: support qualified nutritionists in health or community settings.
  • Nutrition adviser: provide dietary guidance in gyms, clinics, or community programmes.
  • Food technologist: work on food development and production in the food industry.
  • Healthcare support worker: apply nutrition knowledge in hospital or care settings.
  • Sports nutrition assistant: support athletes with dietary planning and advice.
  • Food safety officer: entry-level roles in food inspection and compliance.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition qualification can lead to several next steps.

  • A degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science at university, where this Diploma may support your application.
  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Food Science or a related subject.
  • A registered dietitian degree programme, which requires further study at degree level and Health and Care Professions Council registration.

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