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Level 3 Food & Nutrition

at Ashby School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is suitable for students passionate about food science, nutrition, and public health. It is ideal for individuals looking to understand the relationship between diet and well-being or solve real-world challenges like food sustainability and security, paving the way for careers in dietetics, food technology, and sports nutrition. Students will gain academic knowledge alongside hands-on food production and laboratory skills. They will master food safety regulations, experimental design, and data analysis. Ultimately, they will develop the critical thinking needed to create innovative, nutritious food products for diverse audiences.

What you need to get on

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. If students have taken GCSE Food Technology they are expected to have achieved a Grade 4 or above.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Ashby School 6th Form Campus

    ASHBY SCHOOL NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

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