Howick College Howick College

Year 11 Food Science Technology (11FST)

11FST
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms H. Willemse.

This is an academic programme requiring student driven independent management and report writing at NCEA level 1.  

The 11FST builds on students prior learning from the 10 Food Technology courses. Ensuring students have the opportunity to develop their thinking, design and practical skills. Students generate an outcome for a person, whānau or community within the contexts of the themes ‘Manaakitanga’ and 'Celebrations'.

Projects develop skills and knowledge of; design thinking, ingredient exploration, trialling and testing food techniques and processes, recipe development and adaptation, outcome development, food presentation skills and evaluation.

Students will develop capability in academic writing, food creativity, self management and critical thinking. 

Students consume all food from their practical classes. 

Senior classes are limited to 24 students and entry into the class is with HOD approval only.  

There is 1 class at this year level. 



Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Year 12 Food Science Technology (12FST)

Career Pathways

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Microbiologist, Baker, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Brewer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Chemical Production Operator



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

$120 - These are course costs, not donations, as the students directly benefit from the materials used and take away the final products they create. Some specialised items may need to be brought in.


Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.