Food Technology Level 3
Foundation degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview
This new course will develop your food technology skills and broaden your knowledge of the principles of food science, diet and food nutrition. You will cover areas including practical food preparation, cooking and craft bakery which will allow you to enter a wide range of food-related careers.
Why should I choose this course?
You will learn the practical, hands on skills that food industry employers are looking for
The variety of the modules means a range of career options will be open to you – from recipe development to food manufacture
You could also progress to one of UCB’s successful foundation degrees such as Food Development and Innovation or Applied Food and Nutrition.
It’s a great course if you are fascinated by the food industry but want to keep your options open
You will get a qualification from an institution that is highly regarded for its food courses
Why maths and English are so important to your career
Achieving a good level of English and maths is important so that you can compete in today’s labour market and securing the career you’ve always wanted. Alongside your full-time course, students will continue to develop their English and maths skills. If you haven’t yet achieved GCSE grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths at 16 you will continue to study these by resits or by taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.
Maths:
Mathematics plays a vital role in the culinary arts, bakery and the food and beverage sectors.
Measurement (including weighing) is an important in cooking/baking and serving food and drink properly. This applies in following a recipe or in serving alcohol in the correct measurements. There are many tools, such as measuring cups, measuring spoons and scales, which are used in food/drink preparation.
Being able to read both temperature and time and make suitable adjustments in both is vital in food/drink preparation.
Fractions are very important in recipes and determining serving sizes.
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Entry requirements
Please note the entry requirements below reflect the new GCSE grading structure for 2017 entry.
Normally, you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including maths and English, or a relevant Level 2 qualification, or at least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
School applicants will need to have a good school report and references.
If you do not have a grade 4 (grade C) or above in English and/or maths, you will be required to take an assessment so we can ensure you receive the best support.
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Food Technology
- Market
- Options
- English
- Maths
- Cooking
- Technology
- Industry
- Full Time
- Food Science
Course programme
You will cover a series of modules including:
Principles of Food Science
Principles of Dairy Science
Human Food Nutrition
Principles of a Balanced Diet
Vitamin Biochemistry in Food Science
Microbiology in Food Technology
Protein/Carbohydrates Functionality in Food Science
Weights and Measures in Food Technology
Food Safety
Examining and Developing Bread and Bakery Processes:
Fermentation
Proving Dough
Confectionery
Process Control
Your study programme
In addition to your full-time course every student has an individual study programme which ensures that you develop the right skills and experience to progress onto either higher education or gain employment. What’s included in your individual study programme will vary depending on what you have already achieved and your career aspirations.
For example; if you haven’t yet achieved GCSE grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths at 16 you will continue to study these by resits or by taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level. Achieving a good level of English and maths is important so that you can compete in today’s labour market and securing the career you’ve always wanted.
Work placement
Work placement will form an essential part of your individual study programme and all students will be expected to complete an appropriate work placement related to their full-time course.
To find out more about the work placement opportunities for this course, click on the ‘Work Placement’ tab above.
Additional information
Food Technology Level 3