Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition

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.

This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It is mainly designed for those wanting to pursue careers or learning in related areas such as the food industry production. The range of units available would support learners’ progression from study at Level 2, but in particular GCSE`s in Food and Nutrition, Catering and Hospitality, Biology, Physical Education and Humanities.

By studying for this certificate alongside other relevant qualifications at Level 3 e.g. GCE Biology, Physical Education, Sociology, learners will gain the required knowledge to use the qualification to support entry to higher education courses

Why choose Eduqas?

• Knowledge and understanding of all food safety and nutritional needs
  
  
• Exciting and interesting experiences linked to the food production industry leads to many employment opportunities within this field

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that those qualifications approved for inclusion in the 2020 performance tables will also be included in performance tables for 2021 and 2022.

View the DfE 2020 Performance Tables list here.