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Level 3 Nutrition Course in Bromley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Bromley. Classes run at Darrick Wood Sixth Form. This is a two-year, full-time daytime course covering nutrition science, food safety, and practical food production. You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition to join. The level 3 food science and nutrition classes cover nutrients and their functions in the body, HACCP and risk assessment, and experimental food science. It's a strong foundation for university courses in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or related health subjects.

Who this course is for

The course consists of 3 units: Unit 1 Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups (Mandatory). This includes detailed work on nutrients, their chemical structure and functions in the body. It also requires complex practical skills to produce meals for specific target groups. Unit 2 Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat (Mandatory). This involves the study of food safety, HACCP and risk assessment. A training resource for specific contexts has to be produced. Unit 3 Experimenting to solve food production problems (Optional). This unit investigates food production and associated problems. It involves scientific experimental work and data assessment. Unit 4 Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition (Optional). This unit investigates current issues affecting consumer food choices. A study on a chosen topic must be submitted.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements Grade 4 in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

What you will learn

  • You'll study the chemical structure and functions of nutrients in the body.
  • You'll develop practical skills to produce meals for specific dietary and nutritional needs.
  • You'll learn food safety principles, including HACCP and risk assessment processes.
  • You'll create a training resource focused on food safety in a specific context.
  • You'll carry out food science experiments to investigate and solve food-related problems.
  • You'll analyse the nutritional needs of different groups and apply this to meal planning.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of internally assessed units and externally set tasks. Unit 1 includes practical work producing meals for specific groups, alongside written study of nutrition science. Unit 2 requires you to produce a food safety training resource. Unit 3 involves experimental work. Classes are classroom-based, full-time, during the day at Darrick Wood Sixth Form.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darrick Wood Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition assistant: support dietitians and nutrition teams in health settings.
  • Food technologist: develop and test food products in manufacturing.
  • Environmental health officer: inspect food businesses for safety compliance.
  • Catering manager: oversee food production and safety in large kitchens.
  • Public health nutritionist: work on community food and health programmes.
  • Food safety officer: enforce food hygiene standards for local authorities.

What you could study next

A food science and nutrition qualification at Level 3 opens routes into higher education. You could progress to a BSc in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or Public Health. Some learners go on to study nursing or biomedical science where nutrition is a core element. If you want to work as a registered dietitian, you'll need an accredited degree and further professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

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