The Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition focusses on the acquisition of a range of specialised knowledge and skills and includes a sound understanding of general theoretical principles. Learners will be able to apply sciences in the food and nutrition components of the course. This qualification addresses general as well as specific procedures with the focus on knowledge and skills within specific fields in the food industry. This procedure includes the production of short life, convenience food products in a small or large scale food manufacturing enterprise, in the operation of a food retailer, focussing on fresh foods and in the operation of a food service provider, focussing on institutional food provision.
- English: Level 4
- Mathematics: Level 4 OR Technical Maths: Level 4
- Physical Sciences: Level 4
