Food Technology
Key Stage 4
GCSE Food Technology
GCSE Food Technology is a two year course which focuses, as it’s name suggests on food as a material to design and make with.
What will I be doing?
Year 10
In Year 10 you will work through a number of projects which will develop your knowledge and understanding , as well as practical skills. The projects cover a wide variety of activities from tasting foods, to designing new products.You will have the opportunity to use IT, using CAD packages as well as specific food technology programmes. You will learn about how food is made on a large scale in industry and even try your hand at setting up and running a 'batch production'. And of course you will do some cooking!
Year 11
Much of the focus of Year 11 will be on producing coursework. This will be your chance to show the assessors your ability to apply the knowledge, designing skills and making skills gained in Yr10. You will work through the design process, designing and making using food & will be assessed both on your practical work as well as your coursework folder. The importance of this piece of work is reflected in its marks - 60% of the total GCSE!
What will you gain from this course
- You will develop your designing and making skills.
- You will become more confident about food preparation, and be able to produce more complex practical work.
- You will gain an insight into how food is produced commercially.
- You should develop a questioning mind, which will help you solve problems with increased independence.
- You will gain an increased understanding of nutrition and
What we will expect from you
It is important that you not only know what the course consists of but also what we expect of you.
You will be required to:
- Bring the correct ingredients in regularly.
- Work hard and produce the best work you are capable of.
- Do both written and practical work.
- Complete all the homework tasks set on time.
Student Comments
We think that GCSE food is great but what about the students?
Below are some of their views & opinions:
" Food tech is a good option because you learn to be adventurous with new ingredients and flavours"
" In food tech we don't just learn about cooking but about all the jobs each ingredients does & how foods are made in industry "
" I love food technology. It's always different and interesting with all the projects we do. There's lots to do but it is fun and interesting."
" Food tech teaches us about a
balanced diet and how to eat healthily.
It also teaches us about the needs of others
and how we can make foods suitable for them."
For Further Info
If you have any questions or want to discuss this course
please come and speak to:
Ms. Cole
Mrs. Ellery
Mrs. Newbury
Further Study
Having successfully gained your GCSE in Food Technology what courses could you go on to do?
AS/A2 Food Technology
AS/A2 Food & Nutrition
AS/A2 Home Economics
NVQ/GNVQ in food related subjects:
E.g. Hospitality Management & Catering (at intermediate or advanced level)
Career Opportunities
There are many career opportunities linked to this course - not just ‘catering’!! Here are some ideas:
Quality Assurance Advisor
Chef
Home Economist
Nutritional Analyst
Food Scientist
Nutritional Advisor
Dietician
Product Developer
Consumer Advisor
Marketing
Sensory Analyst
Retail Management
Buyer
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