Free Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition Course in Woodford Green. Classes run full-time at Trinity Catholic High School, one day a week over one year as part of a sixth form programme. This food science and nutrition qualification covers how nutrition affects health, how food is produced and processed, and how diet links to disease and wellbeing. The knowledge is relevant to careers in healthcare, sports coaching, food manufacturing, hospitality, and public health.
Who this course is for
Level 3 Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition - Yr 12
Entry requirements
An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles.
Care providers and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also
use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that that support healthy eating initiatives. Many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to graduates.
What you will learn
You'll study the science of nutrients and how the body uses them
You'll explore the relationship between diet, health, and disease
You'll examine food production, processing, and safety
You'll analyse how food labelling and government policy support healthy eating
You'll investigate the role of nutrition in sport and physical performance
You'll consider how care settings and food industry roles apply nutrition knowledge
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom setting at Trinity Catholic High School as part of the sixth form curriculum. The WJEC Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition is assessed through a combination of written examinations and coursework or controlled assessment tasks. Your teacher will guide you through the subject content across Year 12, with learning structured around the units set by WJEC.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Catholic High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition assistant, supporting dietitians in NHS or community settings
Sports nutrition advisor, working with athletes or fitness clients
Food technologist, developing products for food manufacturers
Care worker or support worker, applying nutrition knowledge in care homes or hospitals
Food safety officer, working for local authorities or food businesses
Restaurant or catering manager, planning menus with nutritional awareness
Public health support worker, helping communities improve diet and wellbeing
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Food Science or Nutrition, for a deeper technical grounding before entering the food industry
BSc in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science at university, leading to graduate roles in healthcare, research, or food manufacturing
RSPH Level 3 Award in Understanding Food Safety and Hygiene, useful for food industry roles
A Level Biology or Chemistry, if you want to strengthen your science base before applying to university
