S3-4 Health and Food Technology

Ambition, Confidence, Happiness and Respect.

The Course (description and levels)

• Analysing relationships between health, food and nutrition.
• Exploring why we choose the food we do.
• Explaining Food Product Development.
• Learning opportunities to participate in food practical and food experiments.

How this course can help you

• Progress on to Higher or National 5.
• Developing skills for further study in all Health and Medical Sciences (Doctor, Dentistry, Paramedic and Nursing), Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports Science, Product Development, Primary and Secondary Teaching to name a few options.
• Further study within the Hospitality Industry.
• Develop independent study, research and analytical skills that can be used in all areas of learning.

 Assessment – National 5

• Question Paper worth 50% of the final grade.
• Assignment worth 50% of the final grade – an exciting opportunity to independently use your practical, research and investigative skills. Lots of help and guidance given.
• Hard work but lots of support.

Assessment – National 4

• Complete each of the four main course units and carry out written and or a practical assessment for each one within class no final exam. Lots of support given.