The aims of this course are:
• To develop and improve practical cookery skills.
• To improve the students’ knowledge and understanding of the different uses of food as a material;
• To give students knowledge as to why food hygiene safety and storage are very important if people are to have safe food to eat;
• To have a better understanding of people’s nutritional needs and how these may vary according to age and dietary requirements;
• To have an understanding of the need for planning and organisation when carrying out food practical and project work.
Organisation of units of work in Year 10:
The main aims of the Year 10 course are to give the students a sound grounding in the subject, so that in Year 11 they can apply the knowledge and skills learnt to their coursework, which represents 60% of their final mark at GCSE.
At the beginning of year 10 students will be asked for a voluntary contribution towards the purchase of a textbook and workbook for theory and a recipe book for practical lessons. The majority of ingredients will need to be purchased and brought in from home, along with suitable containers for practical lessons.
Autumn Term Topics:
1. Food Safety and Hygiene theory, with basic skill practicals.
2. Nutrition and Practical Skills continue.
Spring Term Topics:
3 Commodities.
4. Preservation, packaging and labelling.
5 Mini Project to introduce some of the skills needed for coursework.
Summer Term Topics:
6 Production methods.
7 Methods of cooking.
8 Exam preparation.
(Students who take this course should not opt for GCSE Textiles Technology or GCSE Product Design).
Examination Board: AQA, Syllabus 4545
For further details, see Mrs Martin in the Food & Textiles area.