Year 10 - International Cuisine

Year 10 - International Cuisine

Overview

In International Cuisine students discover cuisines from around the world. Students will work with a range of ingredients and food from various countries while gaining an appreciation and understanding of how the Australian eating pattern has evolved from the influences of different countries. This study also supports students in developing knowledge and skills in safe use of tools & equipment; food safety & hygiene; styles of food preparation, the design process, food choices to promote good health and wellbeing, and the benefits of consuming seasonal produce.

Units / Topics Types of Assessment
Food from around the world, including Indigenous food Weekly participation in kitchen production lessons
Safe work practices, hygienic methods of food preparation and storage. Satisfactory completion of selected Workflow Plans/Annotated Recipes
Developing food products Test – Safety and hygiene
Design process Research Task
Eating well, living well Design Tasks
Dietary requirements and meal planning Practical skills test
Examination

Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of a Year 10 Food Studies elective subject is highly recommended for students wishing to proceed to VCE Food Studies or VET Certificate II in Cookery.