Nutrition / Diet

Assessment

• Unit 1 – compulsory (50%). The exam is 90 minutes long and marked externally. There is also a timed assessment (9.5 hours), which includes a practical exam based on a scenario given by the exam board e.g. a 3-course meal. The first mandatory unit will enable the learner to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts and to gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals. • Unit 2 – compulsory (25%). Assessed by a written assignment, which has 8 hours for completion. The second mandatory unit will allow learners to develop their understanding of the science of food safety and hygiene. • Unit 3 – 12 hour assessment/food science experiment (25%). OR • Unit 4 – 14 hour assessment on current issues in food science and nutrition (25%).