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 of the importance of food for well-being 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 personal hygiene and food safety, concept development, ingredient properties and practical skills.

Students’ practical activities reflect the work taught in theory lessons, with an emphasis on safe food preparation, skills, and presentation. Students must have a genuine interest in food preparation and new product development.

A curriculum cost is charged to cover 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

Year 10 Food Technology

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