Level 1 Food Technology
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Andrea Graham.
The year will be divided into two topics.
For the first half of the year we will design and make a food product to sell in a school canteen. We will run a canteen day as part of this assessment.
Then we will explore basic baking techniques, developing our practical skills by making butter cake.
There will be an optional external standard.
Students can achieve 18 to 22 credits over the year
The focus for the year will be on designing food for people and practical skills.
Equipment/Stationery
All ingredients and other resources are provided by the school.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
Cook, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Retail Manager, Beekeeper, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Microbiologist, Baker, Cafe Worker, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Brewer, Butcher, Dairy Processing Operator, Buyer, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Chemical Production Operator, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Event Manager, Crop Farmer/Manager, Demonstrator, Dietitian, Maitre d’Hotel, Forensic Scientist, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Marine Engineer, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Food Technologist, Service Station Attendant, Hunter/Trapper, Health Promoter, Nanny/Child Carer, Winemaker, Packhouse Worker, Photographer, Production Manager, Orchard Farmer/Manager,