Stage 4
Technology Mandatory - Textiles and Food Technology
Technology (Mandatory) develops in students an understanding of design and design processes and the technologies that can be employed to produce creative and innovative solutions to identified needs. It enables students to select and use materials, tools and techniques in a responsible and safe manner.
Stage 5
Technology Elective - Textiles and Food Technology
The study of Food Technology provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing, preparation and their interrelationship, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns. It addresses the importance of hygiene and safe working practices and legislation in the production of food. Students will develop food-specific skills, which can then be applied in a range of contexts enabling students to produce quality food products. It also provides students with a context through which to explore the richness, pleasure and variety food adds to life and how it contributes to both vocational and general life experiences.
Students will learn about food in a variety of settings, enabling them to evaluate the relationships between food, technology, nutritional status and the quality of life. The following focus areas provide a context through which the core (Food preparation and processing, Nutrition and consumption) will be studied.
¦Food in Australia
¦Food equity
¦Food product development
¦Food selection and health
¦Food service and catering
¦Food for special needs
¦Food for special occasions
¦Food trends
The major emphasis of the Food Technology syllabus is on students exploring food related issues through a range of practical experiences, allowing then to make informed and appropriate choices with regard to food. Integral to this course is students developing the ability and confidence to design, produce and evaluate solutions to situations involving food. They will learn to select and use appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment safely and competently.
Stage 6
Electives
Hospitality (Vocational Education and Training course)
The role vocational education and training (VET) courses play in helping students prepare for further education, training, employment and lifelong learning is widely recognised by key stakeholders in education.
Students in NSW have the option of studying VET courses at school or through TAFE NSW or other training providers.
NESA package and endorse courses based on qualifications from national Training Packages or accredited courses.
VET courses can only be delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs) that meet national standards and have the relevant qualification and units of competency on their scope of registration.
For NSW school students in Years 9–12 VET is ‘dual accredited'. Students receive recognition towards their school qualification (Record of School Achievement or HSC), as well as a nationally recognised VET qualification (Certificate or Statement of Attainment).
Some VET courses include an HSC examination which provides the opportunity for students to have this HSC examination mark contribute towards the calculation of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Exploring Early Childhood
Our society is increasingly recognising children's experiences in the early childhood years as the foundation for future growth, development and learning.
This course explores issues within an early childhood context and considers these in relation to the students themselves, their family and the community.
The study of this course will enable students to:
¦ develop an awareness and understanding of the growth, development and learning of young children and the importance of the early childhood years
¦ recognise the uniqueness of all children, including those who have special needs
¦ become aware of the value of play in the lives of children, and consider means of providing safe and challenging environments for play
¦ identify the range of services developed and provided for young children and their families
¦ consider the role of family and community in the growth, development and learning of young children
¦ reflect upon potential implications for themselves as adults, in relation to young children
¦ understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures within Australia and the ways in which this influences children and families
¦ become aware of the work opportunities available in the area of children's services.
Textiles and Design
The Preliminary course involves the study of design, communication techniques, manufacturing methods, fibres, yarns, fabrics and the Australian Textile Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries. Practical experiences, experimenting and product manufacturing are integrated throughout the content areas and includes the completion of two preliminary textile projects. These projects develop each student's creative abilities and skills in designing, manipulating, experimenting and selecting appropriate fabrics for an end use.
The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary course and involves the study of fabric colouration and decoration, historical design development, cultural factors that influence design and designers, contemporary designers, end-use applications of textiles, innovations and emerging textile technologies, appropriate textile technology and environmental sustainability, current issues and the marketplace.
This course involves the development of a Major Textiles Project, worth 50% of the HSC mark. The project is selected from one of the five focus areas and enables students to explore an area of interest. The project has two components: the supporting documentation and textile item/s.