Year 12 Food Technology
This course provides knowledge and understanding on the structure of the Australian food industry is outlined and the operations of one organisation investigated. Production and processing practices are examined and their impact evaluated. The activities that support food product development are identified and the process applied in the development of a food product.
Students also develop the capability and competence to experiment with and prepare food as well as design, implement and evaluate solutions to a range of food situations
Year 11 Food Technology
The syllabus provides students with a broad knowledge of food technology.
The factors that influence food availability and selection are examined and current food consumption patterns in Australia investigated.
Food handling is addressed with emphasis on ensuring safety and managing the sensory characteristics and functional properties of food to produce a quality product.
The role of nutrition in contributing to the health of the individual and the social and economic future of Australia is explored.
