The document provides information about the WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Food Preparation and Nutrition, including:
- An overview of the two components - Component 1 is a written exam assessing food preparation principles and nutrition. Component 2 involves two non-exam assessments involving a food investigation and food preparation task.
- Details of the six areas of content covered - food commodities, principles of nutrition, diet and good health, the science of food, where food comes from, and cooking preparation.
- Assessment objectives and weightings with Component 1 being 50% and Component 2 also being 50% of the qualification.
- Requirements for the non-exam assessments including timings and tasks.
1. WJEC Eduqas GCSE in
FOOD PREPARATION
AND NUTRITION
SPECIFICATION
Teaching from 2016
For award from 2018
This Ofqual regulated qualification is not available for
candidates in maintained schools and colleges in Wales.
ACCREDITED BY OFQUAL
GCSE
Version 2 January 2019
2. GCSE FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS
Version Description Page number
2 'Making entries' section has been amended to clarify resit
rules and carry forward of NEA marks.
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