Glendowie College Glendowie College

13 Food Technology and Nutrition

13FTN
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

A minimum of 10 credits in Level 2 Food Technology and Nutrition or Technology.

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 NZ.
  • 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.
Faculties:

Technology


Assessment Policy & Procedures
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.

Career Pathways

Cook, Butcher, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Event Manager, Health Promoter, Microbiologist, Baker, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Brewer, Dairy Processing Operator, Food Technologist, Winemaker, Dietitian, Naturopath


Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $80.00 Consumable food fee.

Associated Costs: Nil.