BTEC Food Technology Tutoring
BTEC Food Technology requires strong practical understanding, clear written evaluation, and the ability to apply theory to coursework and controlled assessments. Success depends on meeting assessment criteria precisely and producing well-structured evidence. Our specialist tutors support students with coursework planning, theory understanding, and assessment preparation to help them achieve top grades.
How we teach the BTEC Food Tech (most commonly delivered as Level 3 Food Science & Nutrition)
Overview
Food Tech at Level 3 is where science meets real-world production: nutrition, food safety, product development, and research. It’s ideal for students targeting nutrition, sports science, food product development, dietetics, environmental health, or food business.
How our tutors help you score higher
Turn vague ideas into top-band evidence (clear methodology, justified choices, evaluative conclusions).
Coach you through the controlled assessment: structure, timings, and “what examiners actually credit.”
Build your practical write-ups so they read like professional food science reports, not class notes.
Rapid feedback loops to push from Pass → Merit → Distinction with targeted improvements.
Full curriculum (units)
Most centres follow the WJEC/Eduqas Level 3 Food Science & Nutrition structure:
Mandatory
Unit 1: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups wjec.co.uk+1
Dietary planning for specific groups, nutrition science, constraints (culture, allergy, budget), justification and evaluation.
Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat wjec.co.uk
Hazards, risks, control measures, food safety systems, safe storage/prep/cooking, professional practice.
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3. Unit 3: Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems wjec.co.uk
Design experiments, test variables, analyse results, and propose production solutions.
Unit 4: Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition wjec.co.uk
Research-based project on contemporary issues (consumer/industry/policy angles), presenting and defending conclusions.
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Your questions answered
Common questions
Is this the same as GCSE Food Tech?
It’s much more science- and evidence-driven (nutrition, safety systems, research, experiments).
Do you help with coursework and controlled assessments?
Yes—planning, structure, wording, analysis depth, and meeting criteria (without writing it for you).
Can you help if my centre does Unit 3 vs Unit 4?
Yes—both are fully supported.
How do you improve grades quickly?
By fixing structure + evidence quality (justification, evaluation, technical accuracy).
Do I need strong science?
Helpful, but not required—we build the science confidence as we go.