Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 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	10 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.

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.

Departments:

Technology

Pathway

Level 2 Food Technology

Level 1 Food Technology

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