2PRO

L2 Processing Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Hale.

NCEA Level 2 Processing Technology (2PRO)

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.

Leads into either Processing Technology or Hospitality at L3. Pathways include food technology, biotechnology, and hospitality industry.


Pathway

Leads into either Processing Technology or Hospitality at L3. 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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91351 v4
NZQA Info
Processing Technologies 2.60 - Implement advanced procedures to process a specified product
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91352 v4
NZQA Info
Processing Technologies 2.61 - Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in processing
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91353 v4
NZQA Info
Processing Technologies 2.62 - Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in preservation and packaging for product storage
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91363 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91364 v4
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.11 - Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts related to human factors in design
4
4
4
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

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.