Opihi College Opihi College

Year 13 Food Technology

FNT301
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

What you need to be able to do and know to achieve in this subject:
Students should have achieved Food and Hospitality at Level 2. They must be focussed on 'food' and view it as a 'passion'.

Who is this subject intended for:

Students who have a passion for developing their skills in this subject area. This course may also lead to a career pathway in the Food or Hospitality industry.


What you will learn in this subject:

Skills:

Students who complete this course will gain credits towards NCEA Level 2/3 whilst also developing skills which they will be able to use in the Food or Hospitality industry.

Content:

  • Food safety and personal hygiene in a commercial kitchen.
  • Food service.
  • Advanced knife skills and food preparation techniques.
  • Creativity with food preparation and service.
  • STAR funded courses may also be available.


Information:

We have the opportunity to tailor a course to suit the needs of each student. The main focus of this course is to prepare students for food and hospitality in industry.


Where this subject will lead:

This subject can lead to employment or career opportunities in the Food and Nutrition or Hospitality industry.


This course can only be done at Ara.

Learning Areas:

Technology