Level 1 Food and Nutrition
1TEF Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs L. Teague-Schellekens
The main student focus is individual and family based.
The students will gain knowledge and skills in:
·Food safety and hygiene.
·Evaluating specific dietary needs of individuals.
·Developing understanding on how packaging influences individual's food choices and finally,
·Gaining an understanding of societal influences on individual's food choices and well-being
Subject Overview
Term 1
AS 90959 - Demonstrate knowledge of practices and strategies to address food handling issues
Begin AS 90957 towards the end of the term
Credits 5
Term 2
AS 90957 - Demonstrate understanding of societal influences on an individual's food choices and well-being
Begin AS 90956 towards the end of the term
Credits 5
Term 3
AS 90956 - Demonstrate knowledge of an individual's nutritional needs
Begin External AS 90961 towards the end of the term, enabling plenty of time for practice
Credits 5
Term 4
AS90961 - Demonstrate understanding of how packaging information influences an individual's food choices and well-being (External)
Credit 4
Level 2 Food and Nutrition and Health courses work well together to develop a broad knowledge base for individuals, their families and communities within New Zealand to build good health and well being.
Approximate Costs and Equipment/StationeryCost $120.00 for take home food prepared in class
Stationary: A4 refill
1 x L Shape pocket
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90956 v3 Home Economics 1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of an individual's nutritional needs | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| A.S. 90957 v3 Home Economics 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of societal influences on an individual's food choices and well-being | 1 |
I |
5 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90959 v3 Home Economics 1.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of practices and strategies to address food handling issues | 1 |
I |
5 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90961 v3 Home Economics 1.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how packaging information influences an individual's food choices and well-being | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.