Food Technology
TAS Faculty
TAS Faculty
Students will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing, preparation and their interrelationship, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns.
Students will also learn the importance of hygiene and safe working practices and legislation in the production of food. Food-specific skills will be applied in a range of contexts enabling Students to produce quality food products. An opportunity to explore the richness, pleasure and variety food adds to life and how it contributes to both vocational and general life experiences is also provided.
Students will learn about food in a variety of settings, enabling them to evaluate the relationships between food, technology, nutritional status and the quality of life.
Food Technology B (2026)
Food for specific needs
Food equity
Food product development
Food service and catering
Food Technology A (2027)
Food in Australia
Food selection and health
Food trends
Food for special occasions
The major emphasis is on students exploring food-related issues through a range of practical experiences, allowing them to make informed and appropriate choices with regard to food for enjoyment and good health.
Integral to this course is students developing the ability and confidence to design, produce and evaluate solutions to situations involving food. Students will learn to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment safely and competently.
This course provides relevant and engaging opportunities for students who are interested in studying Food Technology in Years 11 & 12.
$90
This course will appear on your RoSA as Food Technology.