WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition

Course units:
Unit 1. Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups – Internal and External Assessment – Mandatory Unit 2. Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat – External Assessment – Mandatory Unit 3. Experimenting to Solve Food Production – Internal Assessment – Optional Unit 4. Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition – External Assessment – Optional All learners must take Units One and Two and then select either Unit Three or Unit Four. Unit 1 will enable the learner to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts, and through ongoing practical sessions, to gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals. Unit 2 allows learners to develop their understanding of the science of food safety and hygiene; essential knowledge for anyone involved in food production in the home or wishing to work in the food industry. Again, practical sessions will support the gaining of theoretical knowledge and ensure learning is a tactile experience. Studying one of the two optional units allows learners the opportunity to study subjects of particular interest or relevance to them, building on previous learning and experiences. The course is usually studied over two years but we also accept students on to the one year BTEC Certificate Level 3. The two year course is equivalent to one GCE A level, the one year course is equivalent to GCE AS level.