Food Science and Nutrition

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

STUDENTS WILL STUDY THE WJEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION. STUDENTS STUDYING THIS QUALIFICATION DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW 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 SUPPORT HEALTHY EATING INITIATIVES.

Unit 1: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups. This unit will enable you to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts and through on-going practical sessions, to gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals.

Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat. This unit will enable you to develop your 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.

Unit 3: Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition. This unit will enable you to develop the skills needed to plan, carry out and present a research project on current issues related to food science and nutrition. This could be from the perspective of a consumer, food manufacturer or caterer.

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including a grade 4 or above in English and maths, a 4-4 in Science or a grade 5 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition.

This course will give you the opportunity to go on to college or industry to either study or work in management. With the hospitality industry being the second largest employer in the country the choices are varied. The course also gives you the chance to look at overseas work with large chains or smaller businesses.