9-12 Course Selection Guide - Mount Eliza Secondary College

Food and TechnologyThis study is designed to give students a greater understanding of food as a commodity and knowledge of foodpreparation and production from a small-scale perspective to mass production in industry. Students will developskills in planning, preparation and evaluation of food products.StructureThe study is made up of four units.Unit 1In this unit students study safe and hygienic food handling and storage practices and apply these principles in thepreparation of hot, cold, sweet and savoury foods.Unit 2In this unit students investigate tools and equipment, including the latest technology and then apply thisknowledge in processing, preparing, cooking and presenting a range of foods. Meal planning and preparation isalso a focus of this unit.Units 3 and 4In these units students study food preparation and production on an industrial scale, exploring the development,analysis and marketing of food products. This includes the development of new and modified food products, anddifferent methods of preparing and processing food. It will also study controls on food supply that influence thetype of food available in Australia. There is a focus on the development of a design plan folio to meet a specificdesign brief.EntryThere are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1, 2 and 3. Students must undertake Unit 3 prior to undertaking Unit4.Cost:A condition of acceptance into this course is payment of a materials charge approx. $350.00 (Units 1 & 2) or$323.00 (Units 3 & 4) due by Course Confirmation Day. Students provide own ingredients for SATproduction. Enrolment in this subject is not confirmed unless payment is received by this date.51