13FDTC

Level 3 Food Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Beaumont.

This course extends skills and knowledge gained in Year 12 and it is suitable for students with a genuine interest in food and new product development. Students work on a single project throughout the year, so must exhibit excellent personal organisational skills. 

Technology is an approved subject for University Entrance and students may also gain Scholarship in Technology. 

*Students must choose a maximum of one technology subject, either Food Technology, Fabric Technology or Hard Materials Technology, as generic Technology standards are assessed in each subject. You cannot do more than one Technology subject, with the exception of Digital Technology which is assessed against different achievement standards.*

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

This course is not suitable for students with severe food allergies

The standards in this course may change at the discretion of the HoD.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is not suitable for beginners and students must start the course at the beginning of the year. 

*Students must choose either Food Technology or Hospitality they cannot do both.*


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

12 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

12 credits in Level 2 Technology or at HoD discretion.

Level 3 Hospitality

3

Entry at HOD discretion. 

An interest in food preparation required.



Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91608 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91611 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91612 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91643 v3
NZQA Info

Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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