Food Technology
KEY STAGE 3
Students in Year 9 study all five aspects of Design Technology. Two lessons per week are used to deliver Design Technology over a period of seven weeks on rotation.
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.