Subject Information

Course Summary

In Key Stage 4 Food we offer opportunities for students to:

• learn about nutrition;

• learn about food commodities, food provenance and choice

• learn about cooking and food preparation

• learn about the science of cooking

The Eduqas GCSE in Food Preparation and Nutrition equips learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of food science, nutrition and healthy eating. It encourages learners to cook, enables them to make informed decisions about food and nutrition and allows them to acquire knowledge in order to be able to feed themselves and others affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life. Students will cover the following areas.

• Principles of nutrition

• Diet and good health

• The science of cooking food

• Food spoilage

• Food provenance and food waste

• Technological developments

• Factors affecting food choice

• Food commodities

• Practical cooking skills

Students will also complete their Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 over the three years. The course requires students to provide their own ingredients on a weekly basis.

Students are assessed throughout the year and a grade is given at the end of each project.

Course Structure

Component 1: Principles of Food Preparation and Nutrition. Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes, 50% of qualification.

Component 2: Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action Two pieces of controlled assessment, 50% of qualification.

Assessment Methods

Assessment 1: The Food Investigation Assessment. A scientific food investigation which will assess the learner's knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to scientific principles underlying the preparation and cooking of food.

Assessment 2: The Food Preparation Assessment. Prepare, cook and present a menu which assesses the learner's knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food.

Contact: Mrs Smith