Agriculture and Food Technologies

Students will participate in a range of experiences that will develop their knowledge of food and fibre production in Australia and the importance of these industries in the Australian economy. They will develop skills in the safe preparation and handling of food and food equipment.

Students learn about nutritious food items and recipes suitable for adolescents that incorporate a farm to table philosophy by utilising ingredients grown by students using a home or school garden. They will develop a self-watering system for use when growing a food product of their choice that can be used in the creation of an individualised burger.

Some food practicals have been included in the unit program but schools are encouraged to select food practical options that suit their individual school contexts of timetables and budgets and include these in the program.