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Free Level 3 Nutrition Course in Walsall – Aldridge School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Walsall. Classes run at Aldridge School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study the science of food and nutrition, including how to meet the nutritional needs of different groups and how to keep food safe to eat. Practical sessions run alongside classroom learning, so you develop hands-on cooking and food preparation skills as well as scientific understanding. Entry requires a minimum of five Grade 5s at GCSE, including at least a Grade 5 in English or Maths and a Grade 4 in the other.

Who this course is for

Unit 1 Meeting Nutritional needs of specific groups

will enable the learner to demonstrate an understanding of nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts, and through on–going practical sessions, gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals.

Unit 2 Ensuring food is safe to eat

will develop an understanding of hazards and risks in relation to the storage, preparation and cooking of food in different environments and the control measures needed to minimise these risks.

Unit 4 Current issues in food science and nutrition

develop the skills needed to plan, carry out and present a research project on current issues linked to issues related to food science and nutrition. This could be from the perspective of a consumer, food manufacturer, caterer and/or policymaking perspective.

Entry requirements

Level 3 Academic Route Entry Requirements: Minimum of five Grade 5s or above in separate subjects. A minimum of a Grade 5 in English or Maths and at least a Grade 4 in the other. Each subject will also have their own entry criteria which have to be adhered to.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the nutritional needs of different groups, including children, older adults, and people with specific health conditions.
  • You'll plan and produce food items that meet the dietary needs of individuals.
  • You'll identify hazards and risks in food storage, preparation, and cooking.
  • You'll apply food safety controls across different environments.
  • You'll develop practical cooking skills through ongoing hands-on sessions.
  • You'll analyse the relationship between diet, health, and wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical cooking sessions. Assessment is based on the units covered across the two years. You'll be assessed through written work and practical tasks that demonstrate your understanding of nutrition and food safety. Your teacher will guide you through each unit, building knowledge and practical skills alongside each other.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Aldridge School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition assistant: support dietitians and nutritionists in healthcare or community settings.
  • Food technologist: work on food product development and quality in manufacturing.
  • Catering supervisor: oversee food preparation and safety standards in catering.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist with patient nutrition and dietary needs.
  • Food safety officer: monitor and enforce food hygiene standards.
  • Teaching assistant (food and nutrition): support food technology lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Dietetics: a degree that opens routes into registered dietitian or nutritionist roles.
  • BSc (Hons) Food Science or Food Technology: leads to careers in food manufacturing, product development, and quality assurance.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH): a focused food safety qualification valued by employers in hospitality and catering.
  • Foundation degree in Health and Social Care: a work-based route if you want to move into a health-focused role.
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