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Food Science and Nutrition

at Darrick Wood School, Orpington · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course consists of 3 units: Unit 1 Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups (Mandatory). This includes detailed work on nutrients, their chemical structure and functions in the body. It also requires complex practical skills to produce meals for specific target groups. Unit 2 Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat (Mandatory). This involves the study of food safety, HACCP and risk assessment. A training resource for specific contexts has to be produced. Unit 3 Experimenting to solve food production problems (Optional). This unit investigates food production and associated problems. It involves scientific experimental work and data assessment. Unit 4 Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition (Optional). This unit investigates current issues affecting consumer food choices. A study on a chosen topic must be submitted.

What you need to get on

General entry requirements Grade 4 in GCSE 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

  • Darrick Wood Sixth Form

    LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ORPINGTON

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