Introduction
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is an exciting and creative course which focuses on understanding how ingredients work, alongside developing practical cooking skills to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food.
How is the course assessed?
Written Paper – 50% of total marks – 1 hour 45 minutes. Candidates answer all questions in 2 sections
Non – Exam Assessment – 50% of total marks for coursework broken down into 2 modules, NEA1 15% and NEA2 35%
Course Content
· Food preparation skills
· Food, nutrition and health
· Food science
· Food safety
· Food choice
· Food provenance
· Food preparation and cooking techniques
Students will be actively involved in their learning. A range of strategies are used to deliver the course content. This includes discussion, presentations, experimental work, individual and group work as well as practical activities alongside regular home learning tasks.
Essential Requirements
This course requires dedication, but more importantly enthusiasm for the subject. Regardless of whether you want to be the next Bake-off winner or sports nutritionist, you are required to work independently, following all areas of the course content.
Future Pathways
Catering Courses; Food Scientist; Dietician; Nutritionist, Food Product Design; Hospitality; Food Technology Teacher; Chef; Catering Manager; Trading Standards Office.