13 Food Technology and Nutrition
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Devi.
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.
- Choose and investigate a topical nutritional issue affecting New Zealanders.
- Develop skill in technological enquiry and practice in the food related area.
- Gain a deeper understanding of nutrition both for everyday life and in specialised areas.
- Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on food choices.
Content
- Develop skills in time management, planning and decision making in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of the nutritional needs of people with specific dietary needs.
- Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand.
- Apply nutritional knowledge and technological skills in the preparation of food.
- Maintain effective safety practices while working with food.
- Develop and implement complex procedures to process a food product.
Recommended Prior Learning
A minimum of 10 credits in Level 2 Food Technology and Nutrition or Technology.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $80.00 Consumable food fee.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Assessment Information
Achievement Standards made available to the students may depend on their personal Technology practice. A minimum of 20 credits will be available for every student.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.1 - Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.2 - Implement an action plan to address a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
NZQA Info
Home Economics 3.4 - Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand
NZQA Info
Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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,
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.