Food Technology Level 2

Technology

Food Technology Level 2	Enquiries: Miss K Simons
Prerequisites
Completion of Level 6 Food Technology or at the discretion of Miss Simons.

This course is assessed using:			This course is:
	●	Achievement Standards		●	Internally assessed

		Unit Standards		●	Externally assessed

Course Information
The aim of this course is to explore advanced concepts and procedures used in Food Technology. In Level 2 Food Technology you will study a range of concepts and procedures and look at their implementation in real life situations. Topics taught are likely to include: Ingredient characteristics and how it allows products to function Advanced preservation, packaging and storage of food items Advanced concepts used in the processing of products in a commercial environment Socio-cultural factors and the considerations in Food Technology Advanced procedures used to make a specific product Why Study Food Technology? Food Technology allows you to work creatively and analytically to identify, trial and evaluate potential solutions, and eventually put your ideas into practice. It is a fun but challenging subject that is approved for university entrance. Technology is the way of the future and there are numerous jobs and scholarships available for those who wish to pursue it. Whether or not you plan to engage in a career in food technology, you will develop a level of technological understanding that will enable you to participate as an informed participant in an ever-changing society. Food Technology will allow you to look at the world differently. Level 2 Food Technology Assessment This course aims to offer a programme of study covering both theoretical and practical components of Food Technology. The course provides the opportunity to gain 20 credits at level 2.
Course Cost
$200 for food and consummables

Standard	Title	Credits	Int/Ext
AS 2.6	Demonstrate understanding of the role of materials evaluation in product development	4	External
AS 2.8	Demonstrate understanding of socio cultural factors, and how competing priorities are managed, in technology	4	Internal
AS 2.60	Implement advance procedures to process a specified product	4	Internal
AS 2.61	Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in processing	4	Internal
AS 2.62	Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in preservation and packaging techniques for product storage	4	Internal
Maximum Credits Available		20

Why this course?

This course is for people who have an interest in Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition. Students will gain a greater understanding of Technology systems and processes. The skills obtained in Food Technology will help prior to attending University Courses.