Year 9 Program 2013 - Diamond Valley College

Technology: Patisseries-TEPA
Technology – Foods subjects are Material Intensive electives and have a subject
charge of $55.00 per semester.
This unit aims to develop an appreciation of foods concentrating on patisserie/bakery
techniques. It focuses on careful planning and presentation and the creativity of
production work. Students evaluate the processes involved in producing a product and
the product’s overall sensory properties. Production work will include a range of
techniques and equipment, and will meet specified standards of safety.
Students will study:
Yeast cookery
Pastry making
Cake making
Biscuit making
Piping
Chocolate making
Class Work:
Maintain an accurate record of class
work
Major Assignment
Practical work
Contact Teachers – Allison Bennett & Jade Cahill
Technology: World of Food -TEWF
In this unit students will focus on the multiculturalism of Australian cuisine.
Investigating foods from all around the world and the impact this has placed on the
foods we eat every day. Students will research food from each of these countries and
produce a variety of meals while studying safe food handling, hygiene, costing, food
presentation and evaluation of meals prepared.
Students will study the following cuisine:
Australian – Pavlova, damper, roast
Italian – Cannelloni, pizza, Souvlaki
French – Crepes, Tarte Tatin
Asian – Fried rice, curry, Sushi, Wontons
Mexican – Fajitas, rice pudding
Middle Eastern – Felafels, Pide
Class Work:
Maintain an accurate record of all class work
Major assignment
Practical Work
Contact Teachers - Jade Cahill & Claire Lee
End of TECHNOLOGY Domain Electives
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