Pakuranga College Pakuranga College

Level 3 Food Technology

13TFO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Jeyachandran.

This course is targeting those students who are interested in foods and are seeking a pathway to a career that is university based, e.g. food- research, technologist and developers.

You will learn to: 

Develop a prototype with an understanding of food chemistry carbohydrates, vitamins, fats etc. that are present in the ingredients

 Food micro-organisms- how microorganisms can spoil food, food safety and its effects on food production

Food processing- learning how food items are preserved for extended shelf life

Food quality- Learn to apply quality control measures to ensure to avoid food borne illness

Food packaging- Understanding the role of food preservation and protect food contamination and ethical use of packaging.


*Please note: As a significant portion of the coursework involves technical writing, research, and presentations, a high level of English language proficiency is crucial. This course has strictly limited due to space and number of classes available. Priority will be given to those who have previously studied 12TFO or who have expressed an interested in pursuing a career related to Food Technology. 




Learning Areas:

TECHNOLOGY




			
					
					Equipment & Stationery
										

Solid leather covered shoes a compulsory for all practical classes.


Disclaimer

* PLEASE NOTE

For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.