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Course Overview
Course Overview
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop broad knowledge and understanding about nutrition, diet and health in Australia, food availability and selection. Students investigate the Australian Food Industry, the production, processing, packaging, storage and distribution of food and the marketing of food products. Practical skills in developing, experimenting, planning, preparing and presenting food are integrated throughout the course.
Course Structure
Course Structure
Preliminary
Preliminary
The Preliminary course will develop knowledge and understanding about food nutrients and diets for optimum nutrition, the functional properties of food, safe preparation, presentation and storage of food, sensory characteristics of food, the influences on food availability and factors affecting food selection. Practical skills in planning, preparing and presenting food are integrated throughout the content areas.
HSC
HSC
The HSC course involves the study of: sectors, aspects, policies and legislations of the Australian Food Industry; production, processing, preserving, packaging, storage and distribution of food; factors impacting, reasons, types, steps and marketing of food product development; nutrition incorporating diet and health in Australia and influences on nutritional status. Practical experiences in developing, preparing, experimenting and presenting food are integrated throughout the course.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Preliminary
Preliminary
Food Availability and Selection (30%)
Food Quality (40%)
Nutrition (30%)
HSC
HSC
The Australian Food Industry (25%)
Food Manufacture (25%)
Food Product Development (25%)
Contemporary Nutrition Issues (25%)
Coursework
Complete class work, complete set work including homework and assessment tasks and actively participate in class activities.
Suitable Candidates
An interest in the food industry and/ or food and nutrition
Career paths
Equipment Required
A4 display folder and lecture pad and appropriate footwear as required by the NSW Department of Education
Mandatory Course Fees? Yes - $60
Coordinating Faculty
TAS
Head Teacher
Mr. L Warwick
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