Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Rossett School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study the science behind food, how nutrients affect the body, and how food choices link to health. The course covers areas relevant to hospitals, sports settings, food manufacturing, hotels, restaurants, and government health initiatives. To join, you'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Food Technology at grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant
to many industries and job roles such as nutritionists in
hospitals, sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and
restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also
use understanding of food science to develop menus, food
products and policies that support healthy eating initiatives.
You'll explore the science of food and how it is processed by the body.
You'll study the role of nutrients in health and disease.
You'll examine how food products are developed and manufactured.
You'll learn how food policies and healthy eating guidelines are created.
You'll analyse how nutrition applies to sports performance and fitness.
You'll investigate food safety and quality control in food production.
You'll develop research and analytical skills used in nutrition-related careers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical work, and independent study. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework or controlled assessment tasks set by WJEC. Your teachers will guide you through both the theoretical and applied aspects of the qualification across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rossett School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in hospitals or clinics
Sports nutrition advisor, working with athletes and fitness coaches
Food technologist, developing products for manufacturers
Menu development assistant, working in hotels or restaurants
Public health support worker, promoting healthy eating initiatives
Food quality control assistant, checking standards in food production
Research assistant, supporting nutrition or food science studies
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Dietetics, a university degree that leads to registered dietitian or nutritionist roles
BSc (Hons) Food Science or Food Technology, for careers in product development and manufacturing
BSc (Hons) Sports Science, combining nutrition with exercise physiology
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Food Science, a shorter higher-level route into the food industry
