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Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Huntingdon for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Sawtry Community College

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 Huntingdon. Classes run at Sawtry Community College, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers the science behind food and nutrition, including how nutrients work in the body, food safety, and the role of diet in health. You can study it alongside A levels or other Level 3 qualifications. Topics apply to careers in food manufacturing, healthcare, sport, and education.

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

Who this course is for

Food science and nutrition is an essential component of many industries from food manufacturing to healthcare, sport and education. If you see yourself studying nutrition or working in the food industry in the future, this course will give you a taste of what's involved. Designed to be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications such as A levels or work related courses, it will give you the chance to learn and apply your skills and knowledge to real life situations. It particularly compliments subjects such as biology, P.E. and sociology

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how nutrients are absorbed and used by the body.
  • You'll study the science of food composition and processing.
  • You'll learn about food safety and hygiene principles.
  • You'll examine the relationship between diet and health.
  • You'll apply nutrition knowledge to real-life contexts such as sport and healthcare.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing and evaluating food and nutrition data.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Sawtry Community College. The course combines taught lessons with practical tasks and written assignments. Assessment is through a mix of coursework and external examinations set by WJEC.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition assistant, supports dietitians or nutritionists in a health or community setting.
  • Food technologist, works in product development or quality control in food manufacturing.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical teams where diet and nutrition are relevant.
  • Sports nutrition assistant, supports athletes with dietary planning alongside qualified staff.
  • Food industry quality assistant, monitors food standards in a production environment.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (Level 6), the main route to becoming a registered nutritionist or dietitian.
  • A degree in Food Science or Food Technology (Level 6), for careers in food manufacturing and product development.
  • A degree in Sports Science (Level 6), combining nutrition with exercise and performance study.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Food Science (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into the food industry.
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