Food Technology

• This course is offered as a 200 hour elective.

• This course is offered as a 100 hour elective.

The Food Technology course will actively engage students in learning about food in a variety of settings including family meals, special functions and celebrations. Students will prepare and cook a variety of contemporary meals, desserts, cakes, pastry, biscuits and other food items. This will give students valuable life skills and experience using a wide range of foods such as meats, fruits, vegetables, cereals, dairy products and cereal products.

An understanding of human nutrition and its importance on quality of life is stressed. Through this understanding students will be able to evaluate the relationship between food, technology and the nutritional status of people.

The major emphasis of the Food Technology syllabus 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. Integral to this course is students developing the ability and confidence to design produce and evaluate solutions to situations involving food. They will learn to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment safely and competently.

Students are required to wear fully enclosed leather shoes and bring a container for all practical lessons. Aprons will be provided for each practical lesson.

Students will study the areas of food preparation and processing, nutrition and consumption in the units below.

The Course Topics