Year 13 Food Innovation Technology (Level 3)
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Mr G. Evans.
This course involves the application of the technological processes in the development of food innovations to meet the requirements of a student-developed context, and solutions for issues within that context. The course requires independent research and planning, along with interaction and communication with real clients/stakeholders. Students will also develop skills and knowledge of food product development, sensory evaluation techniques, and project management skills. Consideration of wide social and physical environmental factors will influence the design and production of their innovations. Students will present their research and development as a portfolio alongside the product innovations.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Implement complex procedures to process a specified product.
Term 2
Undertake a brief to address an issue within a determined context.
Term 3
Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense.
Demonstrate understanding of how technological development and implementation.
Prerequisites
Year 11 & Level 2 Food Technology an advantage, but not essential.
Pathway
Level 3 Food Technology Achievement Standards are accredited under Technology as a recognised University Entrance subject. Learning for senior students opens pathways that can lead to technology-related careers. Students may access workplace learning opportunities in a range of industries to move on to further specialised tertiary study.
Assessment Information
Products and a digital portfolio of the student’s evidence of completing the technological process both contribute to assessment.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation
NZQA Info
Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Possible Careers
Cook, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Baker, Butcher, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Chef, Dietitian, Food Technologist, Naturopath, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Business Analyst, Patternmaker, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist,