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Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Chatteris for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 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 Chatteris. Classes run at Cromwell Community College, full-time during the day over two years.

You'll explore the science behind food production, dietary health, and how nutrition affects the body. The course covers food science principles, nutritional analysis, and the relationship between diet and wellbeing. You'll need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and maths to join. Prior study of Hospitality and Catering at KS4 is helpful but not required.

You'll finish with a WJEC Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification in Food Science and Nutrition (Extended Certificate).

Who this course is for

The WJEC Level 3 AAQ Extended Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition will allow you to study a broad selection of food science, nutrition and health. If you are interested in understanding the science behind food production, dietary health and how nutrition impacts wellbeing, this qualification will give you the knowledge needed. It blends academic knowledge with practical application, helping you develop valuable real-world skills, whilst building on a solid academic foundation. If you're interested in tackling real-world challenges, such as fighting obesity, improving food sustainability or addressing food security, this qualification will give you a strong foundation for a future in public health initiatives, food policy development or the research and development sectors within the food industry. The curriculum encourages creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving - skills that are essential in competitive and evolving industries.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a grade 4 in English and maths, studying Hospitality and Catering at KS4 is desired.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science of food, including how ingredients behave during production and processing.
  • You'll examine how nutrients function in the body and their role in health.
  • You'll analyse the links between diet, nutrition, and long-term wellbeing.
  • You'll apply scientific knowledge to practical food contexts.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating dietary data and nutritional information.
  • You'll build the academic foundation needed for university-level study in food or health sciences.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. Assessment includes a non-examined assessment (NEA) component, where you produce and submit coursework by set deadlines. You'll also sit written examinations. The NEA requires you to upload work through a secure assessment portal at set points in the academic year.

What you will need to bring

Cromwell Community College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition assistant, supports dietitians or nutritionists in health or community settings.
  • Food technologist, works in food production and product development, typically with further study.
  • Public health support worker, promotes healthy eating in community programmes.
  • Research assistant, supports food or nutrition research teams, usually after a degree.
  • Nutritionist, advises on diet and health, requires a relevant degree and registration with a professional body.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science (Level 6), the main next step for careers in nutrition or food research.
  • A degree in Biomedical Science or Public Health (Level 6), for those interested in the health side of the subject.
  • A foundation year in Science, if you want to build further before a full degree programme.
  • An HNC in Applied Science (Level 4), a shorter higher-level option if a full degree is not your immediate goal.
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