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Free Level 3 Nutrition Course in Sevenoaks

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Sevenoaks. Classes run at Trinity School Sevenoaks. You'll need GCSE grade 4 in English and GCSE grade 4 in Biology (or the Biology component of Combined Science) to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the science of nutrition, diet and health, food safety, and food product development. It combines academic theory with practical work, making it a strong foundation for university study or careers in dietetics, public health, and food science.

Who this course is for

This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of food science, nutrition, and their

application in real-world contexts. You will explore the relationship between diet and health, food

safety, and the development of innovative food products. The course combines academic theory

with practical skills, preparing you for higher education or careers in areas such as dietetics, food

science, public health, and product development.

You will study:

  • Nutritional needs across the life stages
  • Practical food production skills
  • Principles of food hygiene and food safety
  • Optional units on food experimentation or current issues in food science and nutrition

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 4 in English. GCSE grade 4 in Biology, or grade 4-4 in the Biology component of Combined Science

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the relationship between diet, nutrition, and health across different life stages.
  • You'll study food safety principles and how they apply in food production and preparation.
  • You'll learn how the body uses nutrients and what happens when nutritional needs aren't met.
  • You'll investigate the science behind food product development and innovation.
  • You'll analyse how public health guidance is shaped by nutritional research.
  • You'll apply scientific theory to practical, real-world food and nutrition contexts.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of academic study and practical work. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and internally assessed coursework components, as set by WJEC. Your coursework will be marked at the centre and moderated externally. The extended certificate format means you'll build knowledge progressively over the two years, with assessments at set points throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition assistant: support dietitians and health teams in clinical or community settings.
  • Food technologist: develop and test food products for manufacturers.
  • Public health worker: promote healthy eating and wellbeing in communities.
  • Food safety officer: inspect and advise food businesses on safety standards.
  • Research assistant (food science): support laboratory or field-based nutrition research.
  • Diet and nutrition advisor: provide guidance in health, fitness, or care settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nutrition or Dietetics: a degree that leads to registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • BSc Food Science or Food Technology: university study focused on the science of food production and safety.
  • BSc Public Health: broadens into health promotion, policy, and population-level nutrition.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Food Technology: a shorter higher-education route into the food industry.
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