Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Leeds. Classes run at Garforth Academy, full-time during the day over 38 weeks. This free food science and nutrition course covers the science behind food, how nutrients affect the body, and how diet links to health. You'll explore how this knowledge applies across healthcare, sport, hospitality, food manufacturing, and public health policy. Entry requirements are set by Garforth Academy's Sixth Form, so check their website for the specific criteria before you apply.
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. Course requirements - 5 GCSE's at Grade 9-4 including Grade 4 or equivalent in Level 2 Food Preparation & Nutrition course (if taken)
Entry requirements
Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
What you will learn
You'll study the composition of food and how nutrients function in the body.
You'll explore the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
You'll examine food safety, hygiene, and the science of food production.
You'll learn how food labelling, government guidelines, and healthy eating policies are developed.
You'll investigate how nutrition principles apply in sport, fitness, and exercise.
You'll analyse how hospitals, care settings, and food manufacturers use nutritional knowledge.
You'll develop skills in evaluating dietary data and making evidence-based recommendations.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Garforth Academy, with full-time daytime sessions across the week. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework assignments. You'll build knowledge progressively through taught lessons, research tasks, and practical application of food science and nutrition principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Garforth Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in NHS or community settings.
Sports nutrition advisor, working with coaches and fitness instructors.
Food technologist, developing products for food manufacturers.
Menu development assistant, creating healthy menus in hotels or restaurants.
Public health support worker, contributing to healthy eating initiatives.
Care worker with nutrition focus, supporting dietary needs in residential care.
Food labelling and compliance assistant, working in food industry regulation.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Dietetics, a degree that opens graduate-level roles in healthcare and food science.
BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology, for those focused on food manufacturing and product development.
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition, a shorter professional qualification for roles in health coaching or personal training.
Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, if you want to move into a broader healthcare setting.
