Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Sixth Form: A Level Courses: Food Technology

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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.

AS Course (Year 12)
» 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 (Year 13)
» 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.

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.

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