Welcome from the Principal
Food Preparation & Nutrition
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What will I learn from this subject?
This section is currently being updated.
What can I do after the course?
Any achievement in this course can be used as part of an application to a potential college or employer along with other grades you have achieved when you leave school. For many courses/places you will be accepted at the discretion of an individual college or employer. Most will require interview and/or an assessment.
Career opportunities on completion of this GCSE are vast:
- Hospitality and Catering Industry
- Dietician
- Food Scientist
- Chef
- Food Buyer
- Product Development
How will I be assessed?
- 50% of the total GCSE will be an exam based on food preparation and nutrition.
- 15% of the total GCSE will be a food investigation of 1500-2000 words.
- 35% of the total GCSE will be a food preparation task.
Learning Journey
Anything else I need to know?
You will need to have:
- A desire to develop your knowledge of food science.
- An interest in the theory side of the course as well as the practical.
- A good attendance and behaviour record.
- You must be prepared to hand in all coursework and assignments on time.