L3 Processing Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Hale.
NCEA Level 3 Processing Technology (3PRO)
This course allows you to explore technological processing techniques to create processed outcomes to address specific needs. The course includes an investigation into the design process, considering various human factors and design elements.
You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different ingredients and materials, to design and create your own products using a range of processes. This will include, but is not limited to food ingredients and cooking.
Students will learn about the technological design process as well as a range of concepts used in various aspects of processing. This course includes a mixture of theory and practical based learning, so will incorporate health & safety and practical skills associated with processing food and other ingredients.
Pathways include food technology, biotechnology, and hospitality industry.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
At least 14 Achieved credits are required in an approved subject for the subject to count as an approved University Entrance subject.
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.