The qualification will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts, and through on–going practical sessions. You will gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals. Skills and knowledge that will be acquired on this course will include: • Development of independent learning. • Skills to ensure your own dietary health and wellbeing. • The ability to solve problems. • The skills of project based research, development and presentation. • The ability to apply mathematical and ICT skills. • To gain knowledge and skills to work in a professional environment. • The ability to apply learning in vocational contexts.
English Lang 5, Maths 4, 6 in Food Technology
The course is assessed through 3 units of work. Unit 1: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups. This will be assessed through a 90 minute written paper with 15 minutes reading time and an additional practical component. Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat. Assessed through an 8 hour project written under supervised conditions. Unit 3: Current issues in Food Science and Nutrition/Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems. Assessed through coursework assignment.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | |
| Address | Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JS |
The qualification will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts, and through on–going practical sessions. You will gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals. Skills and knowledge that will be acquired on this course will include: • Development of independent learning. • Skills to ensure your own dietary health and wellbeing. • The ability to solve problems. • The skills of project based research, development and presentation. • The ability to apply mathematical and ICT skills. • To gain knowledge and skills to work in a professional environment. • The ability to apply learning in vocational contexts.
English Lang 5, Maths 4, 6 in Food Technology
The course is assessed through 3 units of work. Unit 1: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups. This will be assessed through a 90 minute written paper with 15 minutes reading time and an additional practical component. Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat. Assessed through an 8 hour project written under supervised conditions. Unit 3: Current issues in Food Science and Nutrition/Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems. Assessed through coursework assignment.