Year 11 - Food
Course Description
Food and nutrition prepares students for creative, challenging, diverse and rewarding careers in the food industry, partnering well with business, science, health science, agriculture, horticulture, hospitality and tourism subjects.
Students will learn about:
- Manufacturing and production of complex procedures by producing a variety of baked products
- Individual nutritional needs
- Consumer science and its impact on food systems
- Practices and strategies to address food handling
- Improving cooking skills and techniques for both personal use and industry standards through a variety of projects
This is a practical course with lots of opportunity to be actively learning in a positive and creative environment.
This course covers hospitality, food technology and home economic disciplines.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Notice of risk - students of technology courses should be compliant with all health and safety guidelines to protect themselves and others. Students failing to do so could be removed from the course.
Course Specific Costs
$80 per term (approximately) - These are estimated on current food prices and may fluctuate.
Pathway
The food industry is traditionally one of the largest employers in New Zealand, contributing significantly to New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product. Food and nutrition can be used throughout your life for good health and wise food choices. Eating smart and healthily takes knowledge and practice. Food studies prepares students for creative, challenging, diverse and rewarding careers in the food industry, partnering well with business, science, health science, agriculture, horticulture, hospitality and tourism subjects.
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.