GCSE COURCE OVERVIEW - created from Mind Map

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TYPE OF QUALIFICATION AND ASSESMENT

SUMMARY OF SUBJECT CONTEXT

PROGRESSION ROUTES

GCSE

50% 2 written pieces

50% exam

focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. At its heart, this qualification focuses on nurturing students' practical cookery skills to give them a strong understanding of nutrition.

TOPICS

1. Food nutrition and health

2. Food science

3. Food safety

4. Food choice

5. Food provenance

the food industry s one of the largest employers and this course can enable students o access employment or apprenticeships

Food Preparation and Nutrition can lead to employment in careers as diverse as science, production, management, marketing and teaching. For example: research and food product development, food scientist, environmental health officer.

Students can continue to study either hospitality here at the college or in alternative further education options in areas such as catering, where experience at GCSE level can lead to access to higher level courses.