Bwyd a Maeth

Food and Nutrition

Cymhwyster: TGAU

Bwrdd Arholi: CBAC

Bwyd a Maeth

Beth fydda i’n ei ddysgu?

Bydd yr unedeau yn seiliedig ar y meysydd cynnwys canlynol:

1.1 Grwpiau cynwyddau bwyd

1.2 Maetholion ar gyfer deiet cytbwys

1.3 Deiet ac iechyd

1.4 Coginio bwyd

1.5 Dirywiad bwyd

1.6 O’r fferm i’r fforc

Sut fydda i’n dysgu?

Mae 60% o’r cwrs yn asesiad di-arholiad sydd wedi’i asesu’n fewnol a’i safoni’n allanol ac mae 2 asesiad di-arholiad sef 20% ymchwiliad gwyddonol a 40% asesiad paratoi bwyd. Am weddill yr amser byddi di’n dysgu peth o’r theori ac yn cael llawer o gyfle i baratoi dy ryseitiau dy hun. Mae'r asesiadau di-arholiad yn rhoi cyfle i ti greu 3 saig o safon uchel. Yn y rhan yma o'r cwrs, bydd angen i ti gymhwyso sgiliau a gwybodaeth o feysydd eraill megis Gwyddoniaeth a Technoleg Gwybodaeth. Bydd disgyblion sy'n dewis Bwyd a Maeth yn siŵr o ddod o hyd i rywbeth sydd at ddant pawb!

Oes angen offer arnaf fi?

Bydd offer arbenigol ar gael i bawb, ac ar ben hynny fe fyddi di angen dy Chromebook. Bydd angen bocs gyda caead ar gyfer cludo bwyd adref. Byddi di’n coginio tua unwaith bob wythnos a bydd angen i ti brynu cynhwysion ar gyfer hyn.

Sut fydda i’n cael fy asesu?

Uned 1: Egwyddorion Bwyd a Maeth

Arholiad papur theori: 1 awr 30 munud

40% o’r cymhwyster

Uned 2: Ymchwiliad Bwyd

Asesiad di-arholiad: 8 awr

20% o’r cymhwyster

Uned 3: Bwyd a Maeth ar Waith

Asesiad di-arholiad: 12 awr

40% o’r cymhwyster

Beth yw’r cam nesaf ar ôl y cwrs hwn?

Mae cymwysterau pellach yn bodoli ar ôl TGAU os wyt ti’n dymuno sef Gwyddor Bwyd a Maeth Lefel 3.

Syniadau am swyddi …

Mae’r diwydiant bwyd yn un o brif gyflogwyr yn y DU - mae’n ardal cystadleuol a heriol iawn sy'n cynnig cyfoeth o gyfleoedd cyflogaeth, yn cynnwys gweithio i'r GiG, swyddog iechyd neu'r diwydiant arlwyo.

Eisiau gwybod mwy?

Am fwy o wybodaeth dere i siarad gyda Mrs Hook yn yr Adran Bwyd a Maeth. Mae yna ddigon o enghreifftiau o waith ar gael.

Dyma linc i’r fanyleb:

wjec-gcse-food-and-nutrition-specification-w.pdf

food science and nutrition

Qualification: GCSE

Examination Board: WJEC

Food and Nutrition

What will I learn?

The unit will be based on the following areas of content:

1.1 Food commodity groups

1.2 Nutrients for a balanced diet

1.3 Diet and Health

1.4 Cooking food

1.5 Food spoilage

1.6 From field to fork.

How will I learn?

60% of the course is a non-examination assessment which is internally assessed and externally moderated. For the rest of the time you will have ample opportunity to research, develop and prepare your own recipes. The non-examination assessments give you the opportunity to research and design new meals. In this part of the course you will need to apply skills and knowledge from other areas such as Science, Information Technology, Art and Mathematics. Pupils who choose Food and Nutrition will find there is something in the course to satisfy and stimulate every appetite!

Do I need any equipment?

Specialist equipment will be available to all, and in addition you will require your iPad and a set of design pencils. You will need pots or tins to be able to carry food home. You will cook approximately once a week and you will need to buy ingredients for this.

How will I be assessed?

Unit 1: Principles of Food and Nutrition

Theory written paper examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

40% of qualification

Unit 2: Food Investigation

Non-examination assessment: 8 hours

20% of qualification

Unit 3: Food and Nutrition in Action

Non-examination assessment: 12 hours

40% of qualification

What is the next step after this course?

There are post-GCSE qualifications if you wish. We offer Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition in Year 12 and 13.

Ideas for jobs ...

Food is a major employer in the UK - a highly competitive and challenging industry offering a wealth of employment opportunities. Such as in the hospitality industry, ·There is a UK shortage of qualified food scientists and technologists. This can lead to many careers in food product development, sports nutritionist, teaching, dietician, nursing and care, consumer research analyst, chef, and many more.

Want to know more?

Please come and see Mrs H. Hook if you have any questions, we’ll be more than happy to help. We also have plenty of examples of work too.

Here’s a link to the specification:

wjec-gcse-food-and-nutrition-specification.pdf

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