Food Technology
KEY STAGE 3
In Year 9, students study specific modules that demonstrate the individual characteristics of the Design Technology disciplines we offer at GCSE. The purpose of this is so they can make informed choices at GCSE. The content of these courses is reviewed annually in line with the changes in the GCSE specifications.
At the end of the year students complete an enterprise task called Sustainable Souvenirs where they work in teams to produce a batch of sustainable souvenirs for a local organisation such as The National Trust, Exmoor National Park Authority or Tropiquaria.
KEY STAGE 4
Design Technology: Food Technology (GCSE)
Students will develop their designing and making skills using food as a material. Through theory and practical work, students will develop a knowledge and understanding of the composition, structure and properties of food; the use and adaptation of recipes; the stages of food product development; food labeling and consumer protection; food manufacturing and processing. The external exam will be based on a prep sheet issued prior to the exam. This will assess knowledge of the Design Process in a given context e.g. Sweet baked goods. This knowledge will have built up over the 2 years.
Coursework 60% (40% = Making; 20% = Design folio)
Exam 40%
Coursework Example: Produce a new fresh pasta dish, to serve with a sauce.
Design Technology: Food Technology (Entry Level Certificate)
This course builds on the practical strengths of students. It does not require a written examination as it does not lead to a GCSE qualification. It will be taught alongside the other Food Technology course, units of work will focus on research, function of ingredients, practical skills, hygiene and safety. Each unit will require the completion of a task guided workbook.
KEY STAGE 5
The new OCR Design Technology A Level has been designed to meet the needs of all students studying Design Technology. Students studying any one of the five GCSE disciplines we offer will find opportunities for extended study in this course.
The course comprises four units:
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Unit 1: Advanced Innovation Challenge. Worth 20% of the A level, this is a six hour design and make activity
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Unit 2: Product Study. Worth 30%. this is an opportunity to develop a remodelled product
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Unit 3: Design, make and Evaluate. Worth 30% this is an opportunity to design and make a new product for a client.
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Unit 4: Product Design. Worth 20%, this is a written exam with questiond specific to the intersts of the students - i.e. food, systems, textiles, engineering etc