12 Food Technology and Nutrition
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge:
This course offers an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge of Food Technology and Human Nutrition and to increase their practical skills in food preparation. The Standards offered are subject to the student’s technology practice and are not limited to those listed in the table below.
Objectives
Students will
- Develop their knowledge and understanding of the design process as it applies to food products.
- Maintain effective food safety practices while working with food.
- Develop skill in technological enquiry and practice in the food related area.
- Gain a deeper understanding of human nutrition both for everyday life and in specialised areas such as sport and for those with specific dietary needs.
- Investigate the increasing importance of producing and using food sustainably.
Content
- Develop skills in time management, planning and decision making in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of the nutritional needs of people with specific dietary needs.
- Evaluate sustainable food-related practices.
- Apply nutritional knowledge and technological skills in the preparation of food.
- Maintain effective safety practices while working with food.
- Develop advanced procedures to process a food product.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 Food Technology and Nutrition is an advantage, but Food Technology and Nutrition can be taken for the first time at Year 12.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $70.00 Consumable food fee.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Cook, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Baker, Cafe Worker, Butcher, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Science Technician, Community Karitāne, Event Manager, Demonstrator, Dietitian, Maitre d’Hotel, Health Promoter, Naturopath, Nanny/Child Carer,