Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 Food Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Beaumont.

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	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.

This course explores technological modelling through a range of practical and knowledge based activities. This program prepares students for NCEA Level 1 at Year 11 by introducing some of the subject specific terminology and concepts.

Content covered includes safety, the design process and technological modelling through a range of theory and practical experiences.

Students must have a genuine interest in new product development and collaboration with their peers.

A curriculum cost is charged to cover a portion of the cost of food used in practical lessons.

This course is not suitable for students with severe food allergies.

Departments:

Technology

Pathway

Level 1 Food Technology