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Food Preparation and Nutrition
Head of Department: Mr M Button, Subject Teacher: Ms S Hingston

Examination Board: WJEC Eduqas Specification: C560P1(GCSE 9-1)
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/media/4zjdq104/eduqas-gcse-food-preparation-nutrition-spec-from-2016.pdf

The GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition course takes place over 4 periods of curriculum time within the
2-week timetable. During the course, students develop life skills and learn about food through a variety
of theory and practical activities

The curriculum is structured to help students acquire knowledge, skills and understanding of products
and processes related to nutrition, diet, health, food safety, problem solving, planning, communication,
organisation and time management.

There are 3 compulsory components to the final assessment

The Written Exam is 1 hour 45 minutes long, and 50 % of the GCSE marks. It assesses the principles of
Food Preparation and Nutrition.

NEA 1 is a Scientific Food Investigation which is 15 % of the GCSE
grade and requires students to show understanding of the
working characteristics, functional and chemical properties of
ingredients through experiments, analysis of results and making
inferences with reference to the task.

NEA 2 is a Food Preparation Assessment, and 35 % of the GCSE marks.
NEA 2 assesses students’ ability to plan, prepare, cook and present

dishes and accompaniments which
showcase a wide range of complex
technical skills. There is also the
opportunity to develop skills in
garnishing and decorations to enhance
the overall appearance of dishes as well
as cake decoration skills.

Career Pathways include:
• A-Level - Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
• Degree – Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Food marketing management, Food Safety and

Quality Management
• Apprenticeships – Food Manufacturing, Hospitality & Catering
• Possible Careers – Catering, Chef, Product Development, Food Production, Marketing
• Nursing, Teaching, Social Work, Dietician, Paediatrician, Environmental Health Officer.

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