Course Description

This course focuses on health and the nutritional properties of food, as well as raising awareness of a balanced diet and special dietary needs. This course will have a focus on food hygiene as well as developing research techniques and presentation skills. This is also a practical course, which covers a range of cookery skills, techniques and processes. Students have a practical lesson at least once a week during which in they will plan and produce a recipe.

Pupils studying this course can progress to National 5 Health and Food Technology and/ or National 5 Practical Cookery in S4.

Course Content

Students will develop knowledge of health, nutrition, dietary needs and advice, as well as lifestyle choices and their impact on health. Practical skills in food preparation will also develop.

Students will develop basic cookery skills, food preparation techniques and demonstrate cookery processes in the preparation of simple dishes. To support the practical lessons there will be written work to be completed weekly. Students will also select from a range of ingredients taking account of health and wellbeing and sustainability. Health and Safety in the food preparation room is part of essential learning in the course.

Possible Careers

You should study this course if you interested in a career based on health, fitness or the food industry. A qualification in Health & Food Technology could lead onto a variety of interesting jobs such as:

• Nutritionist

• Dietitian

• Events Management

• Sports scientist

• Food critic

• Food influencer (Instagram)

• Hospitality industry

• H.E. Teacher

• TV home economist

• Food stylist

• Personal trainer

• Nursing

• Childcare

• Nursery nurse

• Food journalist

A qualification in Practical Cookery and lead to a variety of interesting careers, such as:

• Baker

• Bar person

• Butcher

• Butler

• Cake decorator

• Catering manager

• Chef

• Food scientist

• Food technologist

• Kitchen assistant

• Kitchen manager

• Restaurant manager

• kitchen porter

• Technical brewer

• Hotel manager

• Residential support worker

• Food and beverage manager