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Course Overview
Course Overview
The study of Food Technology provides students with a broad knowledge of food properties, processing, preparation, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns. It addresses the importance of hygiene, 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 Learn
What Students Learn
Students learn about food in a variety of settings, enabling them to evaluate the relationships between food, technology, nutritional status and the quality of life.
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. Students develop the ability and confidence to design, produce and evaluate solutions to situations involving food. They learn about Work Health and Safety issues, and learn to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment safely and competently.
Students learn about food through the following focus areas:
Food in Australia
Food Equity
Food Product Development
Food Selection and Health
Food Service and Catering
Food for Specific Needs
Food for Special Occasions
Food Trends.
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
To satisfy the requirements of the syllabus, students must undertake a range of practical experiences that occupy the majority of course time. Practical experiences allow students to develop skills and confidence in the use of a range of equipment.
Coursework
Students need to complete all class course work at a reasonable level in theory and practical areas of the course. Coursework consists of in-class theory and practical work as well as homework and assessments.
Suitable Candidates
Students interested in studying Food and interested in Food Preparation and the Food Industry as a career.
Equipment Required
A4 exercise book, a display folder and a food container as required.
It is a NSW Department of Education requirement that all students participating in this subject must wear appropriate footwear– Fully enclosed leather shoes with heavy, non-slip soles. All other safety equipment will be provided by the school.
Mandatory Course Fees? Yes - $60
Other Course Costs
Additional costs based on individual assessment practicals.
Coordinating Faculty
TAS
Head Teacher
Mr L. Warwick
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