Level 1 Food Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Moscariello.
Food Technology helps students to acquire the skills and knowledge used in the field of Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Technology, Food Science, Product Design and Food sustainability.
The course has three main areas of learning:
PROCESSING: Students learn a range of processing techniques to process a food product. These include base testing and trialling, ingredient experimentation and health and safety.
BRIEF: Students explore a teacher directed context and issue. A need or opportunity is chosen from carrying out indepth research within the context. Students will seek feedback from stakeholders to develop a product.
MATERIALS AND PROTOTYPING: Students will transform and combine materials to design, develop and make an outcome.
Course content: Students will complete 3 projects during the year including:
Designing a snack for a client
Preserving in season fruit
Design a culturally inspired burger
Disclaimer: Standards for Food Technology are subject to the NCEA Level 1 change for 2024/2025
Recommended Prior Learning
Yr.10 Food course is a requirement. Experience in other Technology courses may be considered.
If you are selecting this subject without the recommended prior learning, your acceptance is subject to HoD approval.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.