RSC Senior School Information Booklet 2022

2022 Senior School Course Information
Food Technology
Food, Families & Lifestyles
Subject Description
Foods, Families and Lifestyles incorporates the study of food preparation and presentation. It investigates the chemical,
functional and physical properties of key foods and focuses on the use of energy in the body, individual dietary needs,
impact of diet on well-being, and designing and preparing foods. During the course of the semester students will learn
about safe and hygienic work practices when preparing and processing food. Student knowledge, experience and skills
are extended through the many food-related activities covered.
Content Outline
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand safe and hygienic food practices;
• Understand the impact of special dietary needs on the individual and their food choices;
• Understand the physical properties of food and how they relate to food preparation;
• Recognise the sensory properties of food;
• Understand the functional properties of food in relation to food preparation and production;
• Recognise the importance of food presentation.
This unit is outcome-based. On completion of this unit, the student should be able to:
Assessment
• The Design Process: Use the design brief process to create solutions to food needs.
• Properties of Food: Analyse the physical, sensory and functional properties of key foods through evaluation tasks.
• Production Work: Use a range of tools and equipment to demonstrate skills and implement processes to use in the
design process to plan, prepare and evaluate meals.
• End of semester examination.
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