12FDTC

Level 2 Food Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Beaumont.

Students create a portfolio of evidence encompassing market, technical and consumer research and focusing on advanced skills in food processing to address an adolescent nutrition issue. All internal work is reviewed with regular checkpoints to establish progress. The external standard is based on the work covered during the year in the portfolio and is a written report. Regular attendance is required to ensure individual success. 

 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 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

This course can lead to Level 3 Food Technology or Level 3 Hospitality

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. 91354 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91356 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91357 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91358 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports risk management


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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: 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