NCEA Level 3 Food Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. van der Spuy.
Level 3 Food Technology covers the following topics.
1. This course will continue to focus on brief, conceptual design and prototype development of a product. The content will be in the form of a project investigating a particular context and issue.
2. Processing Technologies: implementing complex procedures to process a specific product.
3. Food and Beverages: Coffee Course (8 credits). This course is the introduction course towards becoming a Barista. Students focus on the origins of coffee and preparing 10 different espresso drinks for a café situation which becomes a realistic environment. (Must have completed Level 2 Food & Beverages course).
Course Overview
Term 1
Achievement Standard 3.6 (AS 91643)
Complex procedures to process a specific product.
Credits : 6
Term 2
Achievement Standard 3.3 (AS91610)
Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense.
Credits 6
Term 3
Achievement Standard 3.4 (AS91611)
Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense.
Credits : 6
Term 4
Coffee Appreciation course.
US 17288 (L3)
Prepare and present espresso beverages for service.
Credits : 5
Recommended Prior Learning
Students will have gained 14 credits in L2 Food Technology. Otherwise, they will need to seek an exemption from the teacher in charge (TiC) or head of department (HoD).
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students will be asked to donate for food consumption - Approximately $90.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of culinary products, terms, and food preparation methods
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.