Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Poole. Classes run full-time at Lytchett Minster School during the day, over two years. This food science and nutrition qualification is delivered through the school's Sixth Form and covers the science behind food, nutrition, and health. You'll need five GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science to enrol. The course leads to the WJEC Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition, which can support progression into higher education or roles in nutrition and food-related fields.
Who this course is for
WJEC Level 3 Food & Nutrition
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs including English, Maths & Science
What you will learn
You'll study the science of nutrients and how they affect the human body.
You'll explore food safety, hygiene, and the factors that influence food choice.
You'll examine diet, health, and the relationship between nutrition and disease.
You'll analyse food production processes and the properties of different ingredients.
You'll develop skills in evaluating dietary needs across different life stages.
You'll apply scientific knowledge to practical food-related contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom setting at Lytchett Minster School, with full-time daytime attendance across two years. Assessment for the WJEC Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition typically combines written examinations and coursework or controlled assessment components, in line with WJEC's specification for this qualification. Your teachers will guide you through both the theoretical and applied aspects of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lytchett Minster School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in healthcare or community settings.
Food technologist, working on product development or quality control.
Diet advisor, providing basic nutritional guidance in health or retail.
Food safety officer, supporting compliance in food businesses.
Healthcare support worker, with a focus on patient nutrition and diet.
Catering manager, overseeing food provision in schools, hospitals, or care homes.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Dietetics, a degree that builds directly on this food science and nutrition qualification and opens routes into registered dietitian training.
BSc (Hons) Food Science or Food Technology, for those interested in the production and development side of the industry.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Food Science, a shorter higher-education route if a full degree is not the immediate goal.
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Applied Sciences, for a broader scientific foundation alongside nutrition.
