TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE: Food Studies What's Cooking

Year 19

What is the subject about?

In this elective students will work individually and in pairs to produce a variety of food products and meals based on developing their skills and knowledge of everyday food. 

 

By preparing nutritious family meals and products students will develop an understanding of ingredients, tools and equipment used and the presentation and serving of food. Students will be introduced to appropriate cooking terminology and Australia Dietary Guidelines. Through this the students will be able to identify correct safety and hygiene practices in food preparation.

 

Skills you will develop

  • Prepare and cook food safely & hygienically
  • Various cooking skills such as cutting, mixing.
  • Cooking methods
  • Time management and team work

Assessment

  • Practical activities 

Pathways

If you enjoy cooking there are studies ion year 10 and beyond in VCE . 

Vet Hospitality leads to industry training 

 

  • Year 10 subjects
  • VCE Unit 1-2 
  • VCE Unit 3-4 
  • VET Hospitality

If you are interested in this subject please see Mrs. Macpherson

 

 

Short Video of what to expect