Food Science and Nutrition - Level 3 Vocational

Applications Open: 21st November 2025 (9.00am)

Applications Close: 13th February 2026 (4.00pm)

How to apply:

- All INTERNAL applicants MUST apply via Applicaa using this link (coming soon!)

- All EXTERNAL applicants MUST apply via Kent Choices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login

- All correspondence between learners and the school after an application is made will be via Applicaa.

- All applicants (internal and external) will be invited in for a 1-1 guidance meeting.

- Those who have a successful guidance meeting will be offered a place to study at St John's Sixth Form from September 2026.

The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition has been designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills needed to progress to further study and training.

You will learn to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety and hygiene, nutrition, and nutritional needs of specific groups in a wide range of contexts.

Practical sessions will support the gaining of theoretical knowledge and ensure learning is a tactile experience.

Throughout this qualification you will study 3 units from the following:

• Unit 1 – Meeting nutritional needs of specific groups (mandatory)

• Unit 2 – Ensuring food is safe to eat (mandatory)

• Unit 3 – Experimenting to solve food production problems (optional)

OR

• Unit 4 – Current issues in Food Science and Nutrition (optional)

A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 4/BTEC Level 2 Pass or higher:

Including

- Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature.

- Grade 4-4 in combined Science or 4-4-4 in Triple Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics).

- If BTEC Hospitality and Catering or GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition has not been studied at BTEC or GCSE level, a practical food preparation skills test will be required to gain admission to the course.

What can I do after I have completed this course?

Possible further education courses you may wish to study after the completion of this course include:

• BSc Food and Nutrition

• BSc Human Nutrition BSc (Hons)

• Public Health Nutrition BSc (Hons)

• Food Science and Technology

Industries and job roles suited to those who study this course include Care providers, Nutritionist, Sports coaches and fitness instructors, a range of Hospitality and Catering sector roles, Food Scientist, Food Manufacture and Food Product Development.