Level 3 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.
Welcome to our Food Technology course! In this class, you'll learn about food design and creation. Food Technology is all about understanding the science and art behind the food we eat, from how it's made to how it looks and tastes.
This course is hands-on and project-based, giving you the chance to bring your ideas to life. Throughout the year, we’ll tackle two main projects. For the first, we’ll brainstorm together as a class and decide on a topic. The second project you’ll get to prepare lunch for the teachers on Mercy Day at the end of Term 3.
We'll cover three important standards, including one external, all while focusing on designing and making delicious food products. Whether you’re interested in cooking, baking, or just learning more about food, this course will help you develop your skills in a practical way.
The standards will be:
91610 | Technology | Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense | 6 credits | Internal |
91611 | Technology | Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense | 6 credits | Internal |
91612 | Technology | Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation | 4 credits | External |
Students who have not taken technology before are welcome to pick up this course, by negotiation with Ms Graham
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Food Technology.
Students need to be experienced cooks and have a knowledge of cooking and ingredients.
Equipment/Stationery
Own laptop or tablet is recommended
$100 course contribution for materials used in class
A high level of commitment will be required from the students enrolling in this course
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.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of the three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Hospitality industry, Food Technologist, Barista, Chef., Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Technology, Food Science, New product design, Food Engineering, Public health, Quality Assurance, Food Critic, Food Stylist, Cake Decorator, Product Promotion, Hospitality, Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bar Tender, Front of House, Caterer, Housekeeper, Cafe Manager, Hotel/ Motel Receptionist, Food marketing, Barista., Catering, Food, Cafe, Dietician, Carer, Life Skills, Bartender, Tourism, Hotel/Motel Receptionist,