Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

10 Food Technology (Half year course)

10FTH
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Brooks.

Course Objectives:

Food Technology teaches students the skills needed in all areas of food such as Food Processing, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, and Hospitality. The course has three main areas of learning:

Health and Safety: students are taught the basics in health and safety in all aspects when preparing food 

Processing: students begin to process their food products to produce the best possible outcome 

Nutrition: students begin to explore a range of nutrition concepts ranging from nutrition to community groups

Course Content:

The topics covered in this course include:

  • Health and Safety and Nutrition 
  • Masterchef - Creativity, Collaboration and Skills 
  • Anything is Popsicle - Brief, Conceptual and Prototype 




Learning Areas:

Year 10 Option Selection - Half Year Technology Courses (Select 1 subject), Technology


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

11 Food Technology

Year 11, 12 and 13 Food Technology



			
					
					Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
										

We are requesting a voluntary payment of $50 to go towards running a high quality course with a good range of ingredients to enhance the practical experience for students in the Food Technology programme. We believe that students really value the learning enhancements that this payment provides.

It is strongly advised that students have their own container weekly for practical lessons.


Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.