Level 3 in Food Science and Nutrition

The study of what is excellent is food for the mind and body – Leonardo da Vinci 

Why choose Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition?  

An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles, from nutritionists in hospitals to 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 support healthy eating initiatives. Many employment opportunities within the field of food science and nutrition are available to learners who have studied Food Science and Nutrition.  

Exam board: WJEC 

You will complete three units: two mandatory and one optional, over the two years: 

Unit 1 Meeting nutritional needs of specific groups  

Unit 2 Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat  

Unit 3 Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems or Unit 4 Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition  

How will I be assessed?  

The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition is assessed using a combination of internal and external assessment. 

Unit 1 and Unit 2 are assessed through external assessments (examinations). Unit 1 is usually sat at the end of year 12 (can re-sit in year 13 if needed) and Unit 2 is sat between May 1st – June 1st in year 13.  

Unit 3 or Unit 4 are assessed internally: you will need to respond to a set assignment brief at any time within the academic year, which will be marked by your teacher and moderated by WJEC. 

What skills will I develop?  

You will build on and extend your practical food preparation skills and also each unit within the qualification has an applied purpose which acts as a focus for the learning in the unit. The applied purpose demands authentic work related learning in each of the available units. It also requires you to consider how the use and application of your learning impacts on yourself, other individuals, employers, society and the environment.