Level 1 Food Technology
FOD100 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Moscariello.
Recommended Prior LearningYr.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.
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
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