Food Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019)
Find out more about the Food Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) and access teaching and learning support materials.
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About the course
Students will learn about the properties, preparation and nutritional aspects of food, as well as safe and hygienic practices in food production. They will develop practical skills to design, produce and evaluate quality food solutions, exploring food-related issues, technology, and the role of food in health, lifestyle and society.
The study of Food Technology provides students with a broad knowledge of food properties, processing, preparation, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns. It addresses the importance of hygiene, safe working practices and legislation in relation to the production of food.
Students develop food-specific skills, which can be applied in a range of contexts enabling students to produce quality food products. The course also provides students with contexts through which to explore the richness, pleasure and variety food adds to life and how it contributes to both vocational and general life experiences.
The Food Technology Years 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability.
Students learn about food in a variety of settings, enabling them to evaluate the relationships between food, technology, nutritional status and the quality of life.
The major emphasis of the Food Technology syllabus is on students exploring food-related issues through a range of practical experiences, allowing them to make informed and appropriate choices with regard to food.
Students develop the ability and confidence to design, produce and evaluate solutions to situations involving food. They learn about work health and safety issues, and learn to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment safely and competently.
Students learn about food through the following focus areas:
- Food in Australia
- Food equity
- Food product development
- Food selection and health
- Food service and catering
- Food for specific needs
- Food for special occasions
- Food trends.
Board Developed Course
Course number(s):
- 1625 Food Technology 200 hours
- 1626 Food Technology 100 hours
- 1629 Food Technology Life Skills 200 hours
- 1628 Food Technology Life Skills 100 hours
Exclusions: Students may not access both the Food Technology Years 7–10 outcomes and content and the Food Technology Life Skills outcomes and content.
To satisfy the requirements of the syllabus, students must undertake a range of practical experiences that occupy the majority of course time. Practical experiences allow students to develop skills and confidence in the use of a range of equipment.
Students with disability may require adjustments and/or additional support in order to engage in practical experiences.
Food Technology Years 7–10 may be studied as a 100-hour course or as a 200-hour course in Stage 4/5.
100-hour course
Students undertaking the 100-hour course are required to complete:
3 to 4 focus areas.
200-hour course
Students undertaking the 200-hour course are required to complete:
6 to 8 focus areas.
Information about curriculum requirements for the RoSA are available on Assessment Certification Examination (ACE).
Assessment information and support
Teaching and learning support
Use these support materials to guide and plan your teaching and assessment.
The Life Skills outcomes worksheet can be used to collect information on the outcomes that a student has achieved before recording them in Schools Online.