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Food Preparation & Nutrition

Course Details 

Qualification Type

GCSE

What Will I Study?

Can you see yourself as a future �Bake off� contestant? Or is your cooking as experimental as Heston�s? If the answer is yes, then this course could be for you!
You will focus on practical cooking skills so that you develop a greater understanding of nutrition, food provenance (where food comes from) and food science. At its heart, this qualification focuses on nurturing your practical cookery skills and gives you an understanding of nutrition and the role it plays in health. These skills will benefit you for the rest of your life!

Future Qualification Ideas

A Level Food & Nutrition
Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition
Level 3 BTEC in Hospitality

Future Careers Ideas

Catering, Health Promotion, Hospitality, Nutritionist, Product Development

Awarding Body

EDUQAS

How Will I Learn?

Through studying this GCSE, you will:
Develop cooking skills by planning, preparing and cooking using different foods, techniques and equipment.
Learn about the functional properties, chemical processes and nutritional content of different food.
Understand the relationship between diet, nutrition and health.
Explore the economic, environmental, ethical and socio-cultural influences on food availability, production processes and diet and health choices.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of functional and nutritional properties, sensory qualities and microbiological food safety considerations in food preparation.
Explore a range of ingredients and processes from different culinary traditions (traditional British and International).

How Will I Be Assessed?

Component 1 - Principles of Food Preparation and Nutrition
Written Examination, 1 hour 45 minutes (50%)
Component 2 - Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action
Practical based Scientific Food Investigation, 8hours (15%)
Practical based Food Preparation Assessment, 12 hours (35%)

What skills / attributes are required for this course?

Culinary Skills
An interest of where food comes from
Ability to research
Be able to demonstrate understanding of theory

Contact Information

Wombourne High School

Ounsdale Road

Wombourne

Wolverhampton

WV5 8BJ

01902 504930

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