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HEALTH & FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Is it for me?
You will enjoy
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You enjoy research and project work
You want to develop the application of Biology and
Chemistry
You want to investigate new developments in food
production
this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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Current dietary trends
Stages of new product development
Practical food production skills
Evaluative skills
Investigation techniques
Understanding the formation of ingredients in food
production
Healthcare
Dietetics/Nutrition
Nursing
Food Science/produce development
Further Education Biology & Chemistry courses
Childcare
Education
Environmental Health
Sports Nutrition
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
HOSPITALITY
Is it for me?
You will enjoy
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this subject if:
What will I
Learn?
You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
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What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
You like to practice cookery
You enjoy working under time pressure
You enjoy paying attention to detail
Learning about techniques and processes to produce a
wide range of food produce
Practical cookery skills
Ability to produce food products in a safe and hygienic
standard
Awareness of food ingredients and their function
Numeracy skills
Awareness of local/seasonal and sustainable foods
Evaluative skills based on food testing
Hospitality apprenticeships
Catering
Event Management
Elementary food hygiene certificate at Nat 5 level