Food Technology

HOD: Mrs J King


Level 1 Food and Nutrition Studies (11FNS)

Number
Name of standard Literacy/Numeracy Credits
Assessment
AS90959 Demonstrate knowledge and strategies to address food handling issues L 5 Internal
US15919 Prepare and present hot finger food in the hospitality industry   2 Internal
US15901 Prepare and present fruit and vegetables in the hospitality industry   3 Internal
AS90956 Demonstrate knowledge of an individuals nutritional needs   6 Internal
AS90961 Demonstrate understanding of how packaging information influences an individuals food choices and well-being L 4 External



You will learn to:
• understand the importance of safe food handling in preparation and service of food
• develop competency in a wide range of techniques in preparation and presentation of food

Course cost: $65 Structured on an average per head for the food students use in food classes


Level 2 Food and Nutrition Studies (12FNS)

Number
Name of standard Credits
Assessment
US20666 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business 2 Internal
AS2.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to address issues around the provision of food for people with specific food needs 4 Internal
AS2.2 Understand the importance of nutrients, interpret nutritional information and food choices on health and well-being 5 Internal
US TGreat Hospitality (to be advised) 2 Internal
US14462 Great Hospitality, customer service skills 2 Internal





You will learn to:
• recognise and select healthy, nutritious food to meet specific needs
• research and develop knowledge of food and nutrition related issues relevant to health and well-being
• develop skills and safe food practices appropriate for home and industry

Prerequisites: Level 1 literacy and numeracy
Course cost: $65 Structured on an average per head for the food students use in food classes
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may b e some minor changes to this
course in 2012.


Level 3 Hospitality and Catering (13CAH)

Number
Name of standard Credits
Assessment
US167 Practise food safety methods in a food business 4 at L2
Internal
US168 Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business 4 at L3 Internal
US6649 Investigate the relationship between food, lifestyle and food and nutrition guidelines 5 at L3 Internal
US15627 Demonstrate creativity in meal preparation and presentation 6 at L3
Internal
US6648 Plan, prepare and serve food for a special occasion 4 at L3 Internal
US14462 Great Hospitality - customer service skills 2 at L2 Internal
US19769 Food and beverage service 3 at L1 Internal







You will learn to:
• understand and put into practice the safety methods that are required in the food business
• prepare and present food creatively
• practice hospitality skills in hospitality industry

Prerequisites: level 1 literacy and numeracy
Course cost: $65 Structured on an average per head for the food students use in food classes