Food Technology

The Programme;
The AS & A2 courses cover the following:

Unit 1 – Materials, Components and Application Written Paper: 2 hours, 50% of the total AS
marks, 25% of the total A Level marks.

Unit 2 – Learning Through Designing and Making Coursework: Approx. 50 hours, 50% of the
total AS marks, 25% of the total A Level marks.

Unit 3 – Design and Manufacture Written Paper: 2 hours, 25% of the total A Level marks. This
paper is based primarily on Design and Manufacture.

Unit 4 – Design and Making Practice Coursework: Approx. 60 hours, 25% of the total A Level
marks.

During the course you will gain a deep understanding of the relationship between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. That makes GCE Food Technology a powerful foundation for a higher education course or as a qualification in its own right. During both years there is a mix of classroom learning and practical learning-by-doing.

In the first year (AS) course you will study materials and components, marketing influences and manufacturing processes. Practical work will include designing, making and launching a product. In the second year you will continue to learn about manufacturing through to marketing, whilst practical sessions give you more experience at creating and testing new food ideas.

Requirements;
Students should have achieved a grade B or higher in GCSE Food Technology.

Next Steps;
Your A Level in Food Technology will prepare you for higher education and a rewarding career as a food technologist, food designer or nutritionalist.