Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Newton Abbot. Classes run at Coombeshead Six Form College, full-time during the day. This food science and nutrition qualification typically takes 18 months to complete. You'll study the science behind food, nutrition, and how diet affects health, building knowledge that supports careers in nutrition, food production, and related fields. To join, you'll generally need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 5 in a relevant subject.
Who this course is for
Please contact course provider for details.
Entry requirements
You will need 5 grade 4's or above and you maybe required to have a 5 in your chosen subject.
What you will learn
You'll explore the nutritional properties of food and how the body uses them.
You'll study food safety, hygiene, and the science of food preparation.
You'll examine how diet and nutrition affect health across different life stages.
You'll analyse food labelling, legislation, and consumer choices.
You'll investigate food production methods and their impact on nutritional value.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through practical and written tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, combining theory with practical food science activities. Assessment is through a mix of written examinations and coursework or controlled assessment tasks. Your work will be assessed against the WJEC specification throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Coombeshead Six Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians and health teams
Food technologist, working in product development or quality control
Public health nutritionist, promoting healthy eating in communities
Food labelling or compliance officer, checking products meet regulations
Healthcare support worker, applying nutrition knowledge in care settings
Teaching assistant, supporting food and nutrition in schools
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Food Science or Nutrition, a step toward specialist roles in food technology or dietetics.
A degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science at university. The WJEC Level 3 Certificate is recognised for UCAS applications and supports entry to relevant degree programmes.
Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care or Biology, if you want to broaden your knowledge before applying to university.
