12FDT

12FDT - Food Technology - NCEA Level 2*

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Winn, Mrs M. Venter.

12 Food Technology - NCEA Level 2


Course Statement:

This course is designed to offer a wide range of practical and theoretical competencies in the hospitality and Food technology domains. Students who successfully achieve all the standards will have skills transferable to entry-level employment in cafes and food businesses in New Zealand and overseas. All practical competences must be demonstrated at least twice and food may be served to the public. A barista coffee unit is also covered, where students learn about and serve espresso-based coffees. 


Topics Covered:
  • Food safety and safe practices in the kitchen.

  • Preparing foods by roasting, grilling, boiling and baking.

  • Preparing and serving salads.

  • Espresso coffee service.

Student Voice:

Course prerequisites

NCEA Entry requirements 2025

Pathway

This course will lead to a pathway in the hospitality industry.

Course Skills

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 167 v9
NZQA Info

Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13272 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by baking


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13273 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by boiling


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13276 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by grilling


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13278 v6
NZQA Info

Cook food items by roasting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13280 v7
NZQA Info

Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 13283 v6
NZQA Info

Prepare and assemble, and present salads for service


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17285 v10
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.