Food Science and Technology ATAR
Food Science and Technology ATAR
Course Code - AEFST
Estimated Cost: $160
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Course Outline
Unit 1-Food Science
Students investigate sensory, physical, and chemical properties of food. Through practical cooking lessons, students will investigate the functional properties, which determine the performance of food. Societal and Economic influences on food choice will also be investigated.
Students learn about:
- primary and secondary food processes
- nutrition and diet related diseases
- properties when designing and evaluating products or services.
Unit 2-Undercover Story
Students learn about food spoilage, contamination and reasons for preserving food. Food safety laws and regulations are investigated to determine safe preservation, packaging, labelling and storage of food.
Students will apply the technology process to devise food orders, production plans and produce safe, quality food.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
C Grade in Year 10 Mathematics.
Further Study
Year 12 Food Science & Technology ATAR
Course Code ATFST