Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Winscombe. Classes run full-time at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form over two years. You'll study the science behind food, develop practical cooking skills, and explore how nutrition affects health. The course covers everything from food technology to healthy eating principles, preparing you for careers in nutrition, dietetics, food engineering, and the wider food and drink industry. To join, you'll need standard sixth form entry grades plus a Grade 5 in GCSE Food and Nutrition or Science.
Who this course is for
If you enjoy cooking and want to develop your practical skills as well as learning about healthy eating and the science behind the food we eat, then this is the course for you! Not only do we develop practical cooking skills which are a fundamental life skill, we prepare you for the world of Food and Nutrition careers that are available today. From Sports Nutritionalist, to Dietician, to Chefs or even Food Engineers. The Food and Drink Industry is one of the largest sectors across the globe everyone has to eat every single day thus there will always be jobs available!
Entry requirements
Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) plus Grade 5 in GCSE Food & Nutrition or Grade 5 in Science
What you will learn
You'll develop practical cooking and food preparation skills
You'll study the science of nutrients and how the body uses food
You'll explore food safety, hygiene, and quality control
You'll learn how diet links to health, disease, and wellbeing
You'll investigate food production and the food and drink industry
You'll analyse food labelling, legislation, and consumer trends
You'll research sports nutrition and specialist dietary needs
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical cooking sessions, and independent research. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework assignments. Practical tasks are assessed alongside written work throughout the two years. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as part of your coursework component.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Churchill Academy & Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant: support dietitians and nutritionists in clinical or community settings
Sports nutritionist: advise athletes and sports teams on diet and performance
Dietitian (with further study): plan and manage specialist dietary programmes
Food technologist: develop and test food products for manufacturers
Chef or catering professional: apply nutrition knowledge in food preparation
Food safety officer: inspect and advise food businesses on standards
Health promotion worker: deliver healthy eating programmes in communities
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nutrition or Dietetics: a degree that leads to professional registration as a dietitian or nutritionist
BSc (Hons) Food Science or Food Technology: degree-level study of food production, safety, and development
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition: specialist degree for sports nutrition careers
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Food Technology: a shorter higher education route into the food industry
