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Food Technology - Year 10

GCSE D&T: Food Technology (AQA 4545)

The Yr 10 course builds on the skills knowledge and understanding of Yr 9 in preparation for GCSE assessment in Yr 11.

Half Term 1 (June - July)
  • Food Safety leading to the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Safety
  • Development of manipulative skills based on baked products
  • Knowledge and understanding of mixtures and processes
External Assessment/Controlled Assessment: CIEH Food Safety – multiple choice test 30 questions
Internal Common Assessment: No
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: No
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 2 (September - October)
  • Development of manipulative skills knowledge and understanding of pastry products
External Assessment/Controlled Assessment: No
Internal Common Assessment: No
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: No
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 3 (November - December)
  • Breadmaking – theory and practice
  • Research skills including analysis of existing products
  • Design and make assignment based on bread
External Assessment/Controlled Assessment: No
Internal Common Assessment: Yes
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: No
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 4 (January - February)
  • Nutrition
  • Diet
  • Eating Well
  • Special diets
  • Design and make assignment - Vegetarians
External Assessment/Controlled Assessment: No
Internal Common Assessment: Yes
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: No
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 5 (March - April)
  • Food science
  • Functions of ingredients
  • Experimental work
External Assessment/Controlled Assessment: No
Internal Common Assessment: No
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: No
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 6 (April - May)
  • Social moral environmental and sustainability issues
  • Packaging and labelling
  • Additives
External Assessment/Controlled Assessment: No
Internal Common Assessment: No
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: No
Field Trips/Visits: No

Suggested Reading list
AQA D&T: Food Technology Nelson Thornes ISBN978-1-4085-0272-3

Cooking at home is to be encouraged as it helps students improve and develop their manipulative dexterity and understanding of mixtures.