Design Technology:

Food & Nutrition

Details of the Examination Specification 

WJEC GCSE Food & Nutrition 3560 

Subject Content 

The specification in food and nutrition will enable you to make connections between theory and practice so that you are able to apply your understanding of food science and nutrition to practical cooking. 

The content relates to the study of both food and drinks.

Resources 

Basic writing and drawing equipment is needed. Students will be expected to provide ingredients for all practical sessions, except experiments. School will provide all equipment for practical lessons, but students will be expected to provide containers to take the products home. 

How is the Course Assessed? 

UNIT 1: Principles of Food and Nutrition

This will be assessed through an on-screen examination.

1 hour 30 minutes

40% of qualification

80 marks

Two sections both containing compulsory questions.

Section A: questions based on stimulus materials.

Section B: a range of question types to assess all content related to food and nutrition.

UNIT 2 Food investigation

This will be assessed through a non-examination assessment: marked by your teacher, externally moderated by WJEC. 

This is worth 20% of the total qualification.

This involves practical experimental work and written work based on a specific food commodity e.g. bread, pastry….

UNIT 3 – Food & Nutrition in action

This will be assessed through a non-examination assessment: marked by your teacher, externally moderated by WJEC. 

This is worth 40% of the total qualification.

This involves research to respond to a given brief plus planning, preparation, cooking (1 × 3-hour session) and presentation of three dishes plus accompaniments (where appropriate) to form a menu.

What is Expected of the Student? 

An enthusiasm for food and food ingredients. 

A willingness to bring in a range of different ingredients and to try a variety of food dishes. 

An understanding that there will be a mix of both theory and practical work. 

Additional Information 

Independent working and good time management beyond the normal scheduled lessons will ensure high quality products and coursework. 

WJEC Food & Nutrition Flyer

Please Note:

Students can only select one Design & Technology subject from Food & Nutrition, Practical Woodwork, Product Design & Textiles