Food Preperation and Nutrition
Course Information
| Literacy | **** |
| Numeracy | ***** |
| Communications | *** |
| Creativity | *** |
| Practical | *** |
| Group Work | *** |
| Examination Assessment | 50% |
| Non Examination Assessment | 50% |
| EBacc | x |
| Examination Board | WJEC EDUQAS |
| Course | GCSE |
General Information
The food course equips pupils with the knowledge, understanding, skills and creativity they need to prepare and cook a wide range of dishes. Students study principles of nutrition, diet and good health, food science, food provenance, and cooking and food preparation. Pupils will be able to make informed decisions about a wide range of further learning opportunities and career pathways and develop vital life skills so they can feed themselves and others.
Pupils learn a variety of practical cooking techniques to prepare and cook food whilst gaining a proper understanding of the scientific principles behind food and nutrition. The course allows pupils to show their creative flair when modifying recipes to improve their nutritional and sensory qualities. This GCSE promotes independent thinking, decision making, planning and organisational skills. Above all, it allows pupils to create a wide selection of delicious food products in a safe and hygienic way.
Expected Subject Content
A great deal of the course will be taught through practical sessions to ensure a greater understanding of the working characteristics of different food materials. The pupils will develop knowledge and understanding of the functional properties and chemical processes as well as the nutritional content of food. Pupils will apply this knowledge in both practical and theory sessions.
Expected Assessment Requirements
All students will require to undertake two (internally assessed and externally moderated) practical assessments and an externally assessed written examination.
GCSE Food & Nutrition – will be weighted 50% NEA (new term for Controlled Assessment) 50% written examination paper (1-9 Grades). NEA 1 is released in September and is a food science experiment worth 15% of the overall grade. NEA 2 is released in November and is a 3 hour practical exam with relevant research and evaluation worth 35% of the overall exam.
What careers it can lead to after leaving Swanmore College
Agriculture
Animal husbandry
Aquaculture and fishing
Horticulture
Food safety and quality
Food science
Nutritionist
Primary processing and manufacturing
Hospitality and catering
Professional Cookery
Retailing
Dietetics
Environmental health
Health and Social care
Research
Resource production
Teaching
Training
Advertising
Campaigning
Designing
Food styling
Food writing
Marketing
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