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