Food Technology

TECHNOLOGY -  FOOD DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (GCSE)

The department follows the AQA Examination full course specification with the opportunity to gain A - G grades.

Why study Food Technology?

• Food preparation is an important life-skill
• It is a way of achieving a GCSE grade through a practically based subject
• For those interested in a career with food, an insight into the food industry will be useful.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design and make your own products
• Carry out research
• Analyse and evaluate food products
• Modify recipes
• Use I C T to present results and enhance presentation

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED ?

Assessment is through:

                Coursework project           60% of total marks

                Written paper                   40% 2 hour examination