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Free Level 3 Nutrition Course in East Grinstead

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in East Grinstead. Classes run at Sackville School, full-time during the day over two years. Food science and nutrition classes cover the science behind food, its effects on the body, and how nutrition shapes health across different industries. You'll explore how this knowledge applies in healthcare, sport, hospitality, food manufacturing, and public health policy. To join, you'll need at least a Merit at Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering, or a grade 5 in Science, plus a discussion to show your interest in food issues.

Who this course is for

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.

The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition has been designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It offers exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year-old learners and adult learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the food production industry.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a Merit at Level 2 hospitality and catering OR grade 5 in science, with discussion to prove a passion for food issues

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science of nutrients and how the body uses them.
  • You'll explore how diet affects health across different life stages.
  • You'll examine food safety, labelling, and legislation.
  • You'll investigate how food products are developed and manufactured.
  • You'll analyse nutrition in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll look at how public health policy shapes food choices.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real menu planning and dietary assessment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Sackville School, combining theory with practical application. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by WJEC. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years and sit assessed tasks that test your understanding of food science and nutrition at Level 3.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sackville School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in NHS or care settings.
  • Sports nutrition advisor, working with athletes or fitness clients.
  • Food technologist, developing products for manufacturers.
  • Menu development assistant, creating healthy menus for hotels or restaurants.
  • Public health support worker, helping deliver healthy eating programmes.
  • Food labelling or compliance officer, working in food manufacturing.
  • Care home catering supervisor, managing nutrition for residents.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science at university. Many graduates go on to study at degree level, and this Level 3 Diploma is a strong foundation for university entry.
  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher Technical Qualification in a related health or food science subject.
  • A CELTA or teaching qualification if you want to move into nutrition education or training roles.
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