Year 11 Food Science Technology (11FST)

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. 

Hospitality is an alternative course option in Foods that requires less academic and more practical learning.