AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) Home Economics (Food, Nutrition and Health) - H111 H511

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

For AS Level

Unit Type

Unit Information

Assessment Method and Weighting

Mandatory
G001: Society and Health

Candidates gain an understanding of demography, family and society, environmental, social issues and health.

1.5hr written paper

AS - 50%

A Level - 25%

Mandatory
G002: Resource Management

Candidates acquire a thorough knowledge of resources, food provision, selection and purchase of food and household goods, food preparation and cooking equipment, food safety and hygiene.

1.5hr written paper

AS - 50%

A Level - 25%
For A2 Level

Mandatory
G003: Investigative Study

In this unit candidates select their own content and develop their own task.

Coursework

A Level - 25%

Mandatory
G004: Nutrition and Food Production

Candidates study nutrients and energy; nutritional and dietary needs of different groups of people; properties of food; design, development and production of food; advances in the food industry.

1.5hr written paper

A Level - 25%

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