Year 9 Foundation Food
Curriculum Area: Design & Technology
Course Outline:
This is a one year course containing a significant number of practical elements which will involve you working as both an individual and in a team. You will complete a range of tasks that will build upon your food practical skills and knowledge.
Throughout this year long course you will have the opportunity to gain two national qualifications as shown below.
This is a one year course containing a significant number of practical elements which will involve you working as both an individual and in a team. You will complete a range of tasks that will build upon your food practical skills and knowledge.
Throughout this year long course you will have the opportunity to gain two national qualifications as shown below.
Target Level: Any student gaining a National Curriculum level 3 or better in Design and Technology.
Level of Award:
The Bronze Stem Award - You could be awarded a pass, merit or distinction.
OCR Entry level certificate - You could be awarded a level 1, level 2 or level 3.
The Bronze Stem Award - You could be awarded a pass, merit or distinction.
OCR Entry level certificate - You could be awarded a level 1, level 2 or level 3.
End of Course Target:
To access GCSE Food Technology which would be by gaining at least a Pass in the Stem Award, and at least level 2 in the OCR Entry Level certificate.
To access GCSE Food Technology which would be by gaining at least a Pass in the Stem Award, and at least level 2 in the OCR Entry Level certificate.
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
GCSE Food Technology
GCSE Hospitality and Catering
GCSE Food Technology
GCSE Hospitality and Catering
Course feedback from past students:
Food Technology is an amazing subject to take because it is a course that is challenging; the lessons are fun and enjoyable.
It is a challenge but it is also enjoyable and a great lesson to take.
If you are planning on being a chef this subject puts you in good stead and gives you the knowledge.
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
Chef
Dietician
IB
GCSE Food
BTEC Design
Hospitality and Catering
Restaurant Industry
Health and Social Care Careers
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)