Garin College Garin College

Year 10 Food Technology

10FOD
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Knight, R. Bouchut.

Get a Taste of the Real World with Food Technology!

In Year 10 Food Technology, you'll be more than just a student—you'll be a chef, a designer, a scientist, and an innovator! Your skills from Year 9 will be expanded and we're taking things to the next level.

What's on the Menu?

  • Design & Innovate: Ever wanted to create your own food product? From brainstorming a concept to designing the packaging and bringing it to life, you'll learn the whole process.

  • Master New Skills: Go beyond basic recipes. Learn advanced cooking techniques, understand food science, and explore global cuisines.

  • Compete & Collaborate: Work in teams to solve real-world food challenges, compete in "MasterChef" style cook-offs, and showcase your creations.

  • Fuel Your Future: Whether you're dreaming of a career as a top chef, a food scientist, or an entrepreneur, this subject gives you the essential skills to start your journey.

Join us and turn your passion for food into a plate of possibilities!

The Food Technology curriculum focuses on building foundation skills that are essential for future pathways and assessment. Students develop a range of abilities that go beyond the kitchen, preparing them for both academic success and potential careers.

Skills for Future Pathways

Students learn to think creatively and critically, which is vital for roles in food product development, culinary arts, and food science. They also gain practical skills in project management, budgeting, and time management, which are transferable to any industry. The curriculum encourages students to become independent and resourceful, giving them a head start in further education or the workforce.



Faculties:

Technology


Pathway

Level 1 Design and Visual Communication, Level 1 Food Technology



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
$100 for all four Technology rotations for the year

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
For 2026 Course Selection there will be some controls on subject sizes. These numbers will reviewed regularly as Course Selection proceeds and applications to 'full' courses will be reviewed at least weekly. Some courses have firm limitations due to resource constraints and these will be communicated on course pages, by teachers and Heads of Faculty.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.