Students will develop knowledge and understanding about the production, processing and consumption of food, the nature of food and human nutrition and an appreciation of the importance of food to health and its impact on society. Skills will be developed in researching, analysing and communicating food issues, food preparation, and the design, implementation and evaluation of solutions to food situations.

NESA Syllabus information – Food Technology

Skills in:

• Researching, analysing and communicating food issues. 

• Experimenting with and preparing food by applying theoretical concepts.  

• Designing, implementing and evaluating solutions to food situations. 

• Laptop 

• A4 workbooks/ or Loose-leaf paper and folder 

• Pens  

• Highlighter 

• Ruler 

• Glue stick 

• Calculator 

• Apron 

• Cap 

• Black Leather shoes 

• Hair tie 

• Tea towel(s) 

• Sponge 

• Container(s) 

• Ingredients for individual free choice/assessment practical’s 

Successful completion of Food Technology Stage 6 may lead to TAFE Credit Transfer opportunities in:

• Community Services

• Tourism and Hospitality 

• Manufacturing and Engineering Food Technology courses 

• Dietitian

• Food Analyst 

• Teacher

Other career opportunities exist as:

• a nutritionist 

• in quality control laboratories

• as food technologists in manufacturing industries 

• food/health inspectors

• marketing and promotion and more. 

It is mandatory that students undertake practical activities in Food Technology. Students experiment with and prepare foods using appropriate materials and equipment. 

Mandatory excursions form part of the course per year which will cost approximately $30.00 

• $100.00 Year 11 and $80.00 Year 12  

• Textbook Fees: $70.00 Year 11 and Year 12 combined approximately.