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Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition

at Bosworth Community College, Leicester · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

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 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. Subjects which go well with this course include A Level Biology, Chemistry, Sociology and PE. 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. The applied purpose will also enable you to learn in such a way that you develop: skills required for independent learning and development skills to ensure your own dietary health and well being a range of generic and transferable skills the ability to solve problems the skills of project based research, development and presentation the ability to apply mathematical and ICT skills the fundamental ability to work alongside other pro

What you need to get on

A Grade 5 in one Science subject. If you have studied Hospitality and Catering then a Level 2 Merit or above is required, or Level 5 or above in Food Preparation and Nutrition.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Bosworth Academy

    Leicester Lane Desford, Leicester, LE9 9JL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Leicester

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