Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Plymouth. Classes run full-time at Stoke Damerel Community College, five days a week during the day. This two-year course covers the science behind food, nutrition, and the food production industry, with learning built around applied, work-related contexts. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects to join. The course is designed to support progression to university, so it suits those planning to apply for a degree in food science, nutrition, or a related field.
Who this course is for
This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting, interesting experiences that focus learning for 16 - 19 year old learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful, work-related contexts, linked to the food production industry.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
What you will learn
You'll study the science of nutrients and how they affect the human body.
You'll explore food production processes and the food industry supply chain.
You'll examine food safety, hygiene, and quality control principles.
You'll analyse the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
You'll investigate food labelling, legislation, and consumer information.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through applied, work-related tasks.
You'll build knowledge of food product development and innovation.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of taught sessions, applied tasks, and work-related projects linked to the food production industry. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and examinations. The applied general format means a significant portion of your work is assessed through assignments and practical tasks completed over the two years, alongside formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke Damerel Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians or nutritionists in health settings.
Food technologist, working in product development or quality control.
Food safety officer, monitoring standards in food businesses.
Research assistant, supporting food science or public health research.
Health promotion assistant, delivering community nutrition programmes.
Food labelling analyst, checking compliance with food regulations.
What you could study next
BSc Food Science and Nutrition, a degree that builds directly on this qualification and opens roles in food manufacturing, research, and public health.
BSc Dietetics or Nutrition, for those aiming toward registered dietitian or nutritionist status.
BSc Public Health, broadening into health policy and community health roles.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Food Technology, a shorter higher-level route into the food industry.
