 Food
Technology
Food is a practical based subject giving a lot of scope for spells
in industrial situations and visits to factories etc. Although
a rather wide specification, it is logically set out and a natural
progression is made throughout - all theoretical knowledge is supported
by practical experience.
Food Technology combines well with many other subjects,
in particular the sciences, sociology and history. The atmosphere within the
department is relaxed and friendly and allows for individual development
and progression.
Students will study the following:
AS Course (LVIth)
 UNIT
1: Materials and Components - 15% of the total "AS" marks - 20%
of the total "A2" marks.
Written paper of 1.5 hours - all questions compulsory and based
on Materials and Components.
UNIT
2: Design & Market Influence - 20% of the total "AS" marks - 20%
of the total "A2" marks.
Coursework. Approximately 50 hours, containing aspects of industrial
and commercial practice.
UNIT
3: Processes and Manufacture - 15% of the total "AS" marks - 15%
of the total "A2" marks.
Written paper of 2 hours - all questions are compulsory and based
on a theme sent to centres in February.
A2 Course (UVIth)
UNIT
4: Materials and Components - 15% of total "A2" marks.
Product study - approximately 25 hours.
UNIT
5: Design & market influence - 15% of the total "A2" marks.
Coursework project 50 hours.
UNIT
6: Processes and Manufacture - 20% of total "A2" marks.
Written paper 3 hours.
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Higher Education and Career opportunities:
A qualification in food leads to work as food technologists, food analysis, product
developers, photographers and journalists, as well as all aspects of hotel and
hospitality. Alongside this, food technology is a very acceptable stepping-stone
into all areas of social caring, consumer work, retailing, teching and marketing. |
