Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 9 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	14 credits in Level 1 Food Technology or at HoD discretion.
Level 2 Hospitality	2	Entry at HOD discretion. An interest in food preparation 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.

Year 9 students will use the technological design process to create a food product. Basic skills in personal hygiene, food safety, preparation and presentation of food are covered through a range of practical and theory activities.

There is an emphasis on collaboration and regular attendance is required to ensure individual and group success.

Departments:

Year 9, Technology

Pathway

Year 10 Food Technology