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Vocational Food Science and Nutrition

at Northfleet School For Girls, Gravesend · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

STUDENT PROFILE: Students who choose Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition must be interested in food, health, and science and enjoy both practical and theoretical learning. They must have a passion for cooking, healthy eating, fitness, or biology, and want to understand how food choices affect the body and overall wellbeing. This course suits learners who are curious, organised, and creative, and who enjoy working independently or as part of a team. It is ideal for those considering careers in nutrition, dietetics, food science, catering, hospitality, public health, sports science, teaching, etc., or for anyone who wants to gain valuable knowledge and skills for everyday life. This will also enable learners to learn in such a way that they develop: -Key knowledge of food hygiene and hazard control protocols -Skills required for independent learning and development -Skills to ensure their own dietary health and wellbeing, and the health and wellbeing of others through their life stages -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 learning in vocational contexts.

What you need to get on

VOCATIONAL GENERIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE 4-9 in English Language & Vocational course at Level 2 Merit SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Desirable - GCSE Food Preparations and Nutrition or Hospitality and Catering

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

  • Northfleet School for Girls

    Hall Road Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Gravesend

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