Food Technology

Food Technology provides students with a broad knowledge of food properties, processing, preparation, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns. It addresses the importance of hygiene and safe working practices and legislation in relation to the production of food. Students develop food-specific skills, which can be applied in a range of contexts enabling students to produce quality food products. The course also provides students with contexts through which to explore the richness, pleasure and variety food adds to life and how it contributes to both vocational and general life experiences.

What students will be doing in the course:

• Learning about food properties, nutrition, and dietary needs

• Exploring food preparation, presentation, and processing techniques

• Developing safe and hygienic food-handling practices

• Creating a variety of food products in practical lessons and applying design processes

• Investigating food issues, trends, and technologies in Australia and globally
  
  

What sort of students should choose this course:

This course is ideal for students who enjoy cooking, experimenting with food, and working creatively in practical settings. It suits those interested in nutrition, health, or the role food plays in culture and lifestyle. Food Technology is a great choice for students considering careers in hospitality, nutrition, food science, or product development, as well as those who simply want lifelong skills to prepare healthy, enjoyable meals.

Please note that this elective will incur an annual fee of $100.

Please see the Head Teacher of TAS for further information about this course.