NCEA Level 1 Food Technology
Course Description
This is a practically orientated course that combines the practical aspects of cookery with Food Innovation and Technology such as methods of master chef cookery, food processing, and food product design. The course integrates Level 1 Food Technology Achievement Standards with 16 credits being achievable, which is highly supportive of achieving NCEA subject endorsement at Merit or Excellence.
The course will enable students to gain insight into the food industry and also equip students with practical skills in a commercial kitchen environment which can be applied in a variety of future study or employment situations. Students will cook twice per week.
Topics Include
- Food product development with authentic contexts
- Understanding the importance of transforming and manipulating ingredients
- Baked goods concept design
- Ingredient and technique testing of fit-for-purpose outcomes
- Understanding sustainable practices through kaitiakitanga
- Food safety
- Product testing
Students will have two to three practical cookery lessons per week.
NB See also: Food and Nutrition for another food-based course option
NCEA Level 1
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is open to Year 11 students, and it is advantageous to have completed Year 9 or Year 10 Food Technology.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$65 to cover pantry staples/ingredients that the students use.
Students are expected to bring perishable food items twice a week.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Portfolio work created throughout the year will contribute to the External Assessment.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
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome