| Title/Name |
Course Title/Exam
Board, Syllabus details |
Food Technology
Examination Board: Edexcel
AS Code: 8FT01 A2 Code: 9FT01
|
| What will I learn? |
What will I gain from doing this
course
Aims/Objectives
What will I do
|
You will develop a wide range of
transferable skills as well as increasing your knowledge and
understanding of Food Technology.
AS/A2 level courses in Food Technology
provide opportunities for students to:
- develop a critical awareness about
food product design and manufacture, including industrial
and commercial practices
- develop and sustain their creativity
and innovative practice
- recognise and overcome challenges
and constraints when working towards the production of high-quality
products
- develop and demonstrate management
skills, eg in projects and tasks, setting targets, reviewing
and monitoring progress, time and resource management, planning
and organisation
- develop an understanding of contemporary
Design and Technology practices
- use digital technologies and information
handling skills to enhance their design and technological
capability
You will complete a wide range of
activities in the classroom and will, whenever possible, undertake
visits to commercial establishments to further increase your
understanding of the subject. A significant amount of time
will be spent completing the coursework elements of the course.
Regular written assignments and exam questions will also be
completed. |
| What are the entry requirements |
What is the minimum skills or qualification
level the learner needs to start this course |
The Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced
GCE specifications have been developed for students who have
taken GCSE Design & Technology: Food Technology or Home
Economics. If you have not followed one of these courses and
would like to study the subject discuss your interest with a
member of the Food Technology staff. |
| How will I be assessed |
Method of Assessment (exam, coursework
etc.)
Course Content
Style of Teaching and Learning |
AS-1 hour 30 minute examination
set and marked by Edexcel. The paper will be a question and
answer booklet, consisting of short questions. 40% of the
total AS mark.
AS Coursework- Portfolio of creative skills 60% of the total
AS mark.
A2 - 2 hour examination paper set and marked by Edexcel. The
paper will be a question and answer booklet, consisting of
short-answer and extended-writing type questions, all of which
are compulsory. 40% of the A2.
A2 Commercial Design Project 60% of the A2
In this unit students are given the opportunity to apply the
skills they have acquired and developed throughout this course
of study, to design and make a food product of their choice.
In order to reach high attainment levels, students must adopt
a commercial design approach to their work, reflecting how
a professional might deal with a design problem and its resolution.
Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of a wide
range of materials, components, additives and processes used
in the design and production of food products. At AS you will
learn about carbohydrates, fats, proteins, the preservation
process and industrial and commercial practice.
During the A2 course students will develop a knowledge and
understanding of a range of food commodities, nutrition, product
development and food innovation.
Students will be actively involved
in their learning. A wide range of strategies are used to
deliver the course content. This includes discussion, presentations,
experimental work, individual and group work as well as practical
activities. |
| What are the costs |
What equipment will I need (if appropriate)
Any other costs |
Protective clothing will be supplied
by the school
Ingredients will be provided for experimental work.
Some ingredients will be required for coursework. |
| Is there anything else I need to know |
Where will I study What
support will I receive
Where can I get further information
|
Stratford Grammar School for Girls
Individual help and support from staff
Food Technology Department Stratford
Grammar School for Girls. |
| Future Opportunities |
Progression to further education, study
or work |
Links to Higher Education,
Employment and Careers
The course will give students the opportunity to develop an
awareness of Food Technology as an applied field of study to
relevant career options and higher education eg BSc Nutrition
and Dietetics, BSc Food and Nutrition, BSc Food Science and
Technology, BSc Home Economics, BA Consumer Law, BA Consumer
Studies at Universities such as Reading, Surrey, Leeds, Nottingham,
Sheffield Hallam, University of Wales Cardiff.
Excellent employment opportunities are available for students
with degrees in these areas. Food Scientists are currently in
great demand, owing to the growing awareness of consumer health
and changing dietary habits. |
