Year 10 Food Science Technology HALF Year (10FTNH)
10FTNH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms H. Willemse.
Pre-requisites9FTN is an advantage.
Food Science Technology (FTNH) is a six month course and is about the designing, making and presenting new food products to high hygiene standards. It also covers practical cooking skills, nutrition and food safety.
Topics for this course follow food trends and nutritional requirements for teenagers and are regularly updated dependent on student needs.
Assignment and assessment design is modelled on NCEA Level 1. Students may have the opportunity to work towards level 1 credits in Hospitality.
Food Technology continues through Year 11, 12 and 13 and at Level 3 is a University approved subject. Hospitality is an alternative pathway from Year 12.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 11 Food Science Technology (11FST), Year 11 Hospitality (11HOS)
This course follows from year 9 allowing students to develop skills in both practical experiences and design thinking technology leading into Year 11 Food Technology or a Hospitality pathway through the senior school.
Career PathwaysCook, Beekeeper, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Baker, Cafe Worker, Brewer, Butcher, Dairy Processing Operator, Buyer, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$75 - These are course costs, not donations, as the students directly benefit from the materials used and take away the final products they create.