Application Instructions
Applications Open: 14th November 2025
Applications Close: 13th March 2026
Entry Requirements: - Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, and the individual subject entry requirements.
How to Apply: Please apply via the Kent Choices website.
How many subjects can you choose: - You MUST choose 3 subjects (these can be mixture of A-level or BTEC's). Please DO NOT choose anymore than 5 subjects.
Please note that if you are intending to study a course at Invicta Grammar School as part of your course choices, you can only study one Invicta course (maximum) alongside two Valley Park courses.
If you wish to make any changes, you can do so via your application page or send us a message.
Your application will be acknowledged and conditional offer letters will be sent out after the closing date.
Course Summary
An exciting new course which will allow students to learn about the relationship
between the human body and food as well as developing practical skills linked to experimental work and the cooking and preparation of food.
Assessment Overview
Unit 1- 25% Exam, 25% Coursework
Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups – this involves a practical food show case and an externally marked written examination. Learner will demonstrate an understanding of the science of nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts. Students will experience on–going practical sessions, to gain a wide range of high level skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals.
Unit 2- 25% coursework
Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat – this is externally marked and involves experimentation and written research. This unit allows learners to develop their understanding of the science of food safety and hygiene; essential knowledge for anyone involved in food production in the home or wishing to work in the food industry. Again practical sessions will support the gaining of theoretical knowledge and ensure learning is a tactile experience.
Unit 3 or 4- 25% Internal assessment
Experimenting to Solve Food Production OR Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition - Studying one of the two optional units allows learners the opportunity to study subjects of particular interest or relevance to them, building on previous learning and experiences.
The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition is assessed through a combination of a written exam and external assignment set and marked by WJEC and two centre marked assignments. Learners will be involved in weekly practical sessions and will build on the skills and knowledge developed at GCSE level.
The specification can be viewed here:
https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/food-science-and-nutrition/
Useful Websites
BBC Health: www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthyliving British Nutrition Foundation: www.nutrition.org.uk Department for Health: www.dh.gov.uk
Food and Drink Federation: www.fdf.org.uk Food Standards Agency:
www.food.gov.uk/aboutus/publications/industrypublications/
Course Details
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How will it be delivered and assessed?
The course is unit based and each unit is given a credit value depending on the guided learning hours. At the start of each unit you will receive an assignment brief detailing the tasks and criteria to be met. At the end of each unit you will be given a grade of pass, merit or distinction with written feedback about how to progress to the next level.
Unit 1- 25% Exam, 25% Coursework
Unit 2- 25% coursework
Unit 3 or 4- 25% Internal assessment
Entry requirements
Grade 5 in Food, DT or Art Related Subject
Grade 5 in English, Science and Maths
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Additional information
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