FOOD TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 2008

Prerequisite: Prepared to work – appropriate stationery, eraser and pens

This Course is assessed using:

· Tests

· Portfolio/Book mark

· Homework

· Assignment/Project

Course Information:

This course is a preparatory course for the NCEA Level 1 Food and Nutrition course. Course Consumables Fee $30.00

Unit Number

Unit Title

Assessment

Type

Date

1

Vocabulary, Hygiene and Safety

Test

End of Week 2

2

Microbiology of Food / Food Poisoning

Practical

End of Week 4

3

Using Utensils in the Kitchen

Practical

End of Week 6

4

Food Preparation / Nutritional Research

Practical/Project

End of Week 8

5

Functions and Properties of Ingredients (How to Cook Vegetables and Proteins)

Project

End of Week 12

6

Modification of Recipes

7

Sensory Testing

Practical

End of Week 15

8

Food Packaging Research

Assignment

End of Week 17

9

Design Your Own Packaging and Evaluate

Assignment

End of Week 19

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