Course Overview

Students examine the evolving nature of the food and hospitality industry in response to people’s food choices, current food trends as well as the impact of local and global issues. They explore the diverse and multicultural nature of the hospitality industry and how this influences Australian cuisine. Students continue to build upon existing knowledge and skills relevant to the hospitality industry as both consumer and potential industry worker. 
Students study topics within on ore more of the following areas of study: 
•    Food, the individual and the family. 
•    Local and global issues in the food and hospitality industry
•    Trends in food culture 
•    Food safety 
•    Food and hospitality industry 
 

Assessment

Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types: 
•    Practical Exams – 50%
•    Group Activity – 25%
•    Investigation – 25%

Assessment topic examples include: 
•    Planning a children’s birthday party
•    Food product production and sale
•    Multicultural foods 
•    Covid and the hospitality industry
 

Teacher Information

Food and Hospitality Teacher