Subject Title: DT Food Technology

Lead Teacher: Mr R W Chisholm

Examining Body: AQA

Level: GCSE

Why should I study this subject?

This subject provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of Food Technology and how modern food products are developed and created. You will have the opportunity to use a variety of food preparation and cooking equipment, as well as ICT to design and make a series of solutions to food related design problems.

What use will a qualification in this subject be to me when I leave school?

The use of food preparation and cooking equipment, along with the knowledge and skills which will be gained from participating in the course, provides students with the necessary abilities to move to post 16 courses and into the world of work.

How will this subject be taught and what will be expected from me?

Skills and knowledge are learned and developed through a series of mini projects during Year 10. These seek to build on the work done in Key Stage 3. ICT is used in this course. The ability to work with precision is crucial. Students will be expected to bring in some of the ingredients for practical sessions.

At the end of the year students commence their final coursework, which has to be completed by mid March in Year 11.

How will the work be marked and assessed?
All assessments are against the GCSE assessment criteria.

The coursework, your final project in Year 11, is worth 60% of the final mark.
The examination, at either Foundation or Higher Tier, is worth the final 40%.

The coursework consists of a 20 page (approx) A3 design folder (20%) and associated made products or promotional materials (40%)