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KS4 - Food Technology

This course will provide opportunities to use food as a material in order to explore and develop quality products which fulfil a specified need.

The main elements of this course are:

Food as a Material

Food Manufacturing and Processing

Food Product Design, Development and Production

The assessment is via coursework (60%) and final written examination (40%).

The main coursework task will be an extended design-and-make project which includes a practical solution to a problem and is supported by a design folder which shows evidence of research, analysis, specifications, ideas, development of solution, planning, production and evaluation.

This subject goes far beyond the outdated idea of just “cooking”. Whilst still including some traditional practical work, there is also emphasis on other skills such as investigation, evaluation, planning, testing, organisation, and problem solving. Written assignments play a substantial role in the course.

This course is not only for anyone considering a career in the food industry and catering. It gives good background knowledge and practical experience in all areas of food technology.

Any pupil choosing this subject must be committed to participate in all practical lessons which will take place at least once a fortnight. You need to be well organised so that you remember to bring the necessary ingredients.