FNT101

Year 11 Food Technology

Course Description

Who is this subject intended for:
This course is designed to assist students to continue to extend their knowledge and skills developed from Year 10. This course is for students who have a keen interest in learning and applying these skills to planning and preparing food for themselves as well as others.

What you will learn in this subject:
●Skills:
Practice further and extend the skills already learnt at Year 9 and 10 and acquire a sense of achievement in the practical application of preparing and cooking food. Students gain confidence and motivation as their skills are extended.
●Content: some or all of the following will be covered(dependent upon the student needs)
○Safe food handling practices and strategies.
○Interpreting and applying food and nutritional information.
○ Basic cookery skills


Where this subject will lead:
Gaining credits towards NCEA Level 1 and on towards gaining entry into the Level 2 and 3 Food and Hospitality course. This subject can lead to employment or career opportunities in the Food Hospitality industry.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students require a passion to extend their skills of food preparation and nutrition. It is not necessary to have completed any previous courses in Foods but it is recommended.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$10 Food Cap (Note: students are expected to use the food cap from previous year); $60 ingredients.

Pathway