11FDTC

Level 1 Food Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Beaumont.

Food technology combines aspects of the design process, understanding of material composition and selection, to achieve desired performance properties and meet identified specifications.

Design thinking is employed to identify consumer needs, generate ideas and develop outcomes which are fit for their intended use.

A supplementary cost is charged to cover the expense of food used in practical lessons. 

Technology is an approved subject for University Entrance.

This course is not suitable for students with severe food allergies or students who have selected two other practical subjects

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level

Recommendations

Year 9


Open entry

Year 10


Open entry

Level 1 Food Technology

1

Open entry.

Year 9 or 10 Food Technology is an advantage.

Level 2 Food Technology

2

14 credits in Level 1 Food Technology or at HoD discretion.

Level 2 Hospitality

2

Entry at HOD discretion.

An interest in food preparation is required. 

Level 3 Food Technology

3

14 credits in Level 2 Technology or at HoD discretion.

Level 3 Hospitality

3

Entry at HOD discretion. 

An interest in food preparation required.


Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 10
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92013 v3
NZQA Info

Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92015 v3
NZQA Info

Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths