Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Food and Nutrition

L3FDNU
Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Fowler, Mr P. McAllister.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course, students must have earned 14 or more credits in Level 2 Food & Nutrition or Level 2 Health or Level 2 English, or HOF approval.

During this course, ākonga will investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society and then develop and implement an action plan to address this issue. Ākonga will also explore the influence of multinational food corporations by unpacking their marketing techniques and how they affect well-being. Additionally, students will build upon their practical skills to plan, prepare, and present food for both individuals and groups. 

This course equips ākonga with the tools to critically analyse societal attitudes, practices, and legislation to assist them in making informed decisions to act in ways that contribute positively to the well-being of themselves, others, and society. 


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Nutritional Issue
Students will explain the nature of a nutritional issue, use qualitative and quantitative information to support an explanation of trends or patterns and their causes, and explain how the issue affects the wellbeing of New Zealand society.

Action Plan
In small groups, students will implement an action plan around the nutritional issue, keep an individual diary or blog throughout the process in which observations and reflections are recorded, and critically analyse the effectiveness of their action plan.

Multinational Food Corporations
Students will explain and present information on a range of practices used by multinational food companies to influence eating patterns and critically analyse how these practices affect the wellbeing of NZ society.

Media and Food Advertising
Students will explain the techniques used in food advertising and how advertising techniques convey explicit and implicit messages that influence food choices and well-being.

Practicals
Students will participate in one practical session a week during the double period. The aim of this session is to give students valuable life skills to take away with them when they leave school. This includes improving cooking skills, food safety, cooking methods, cooking on a budget, and nutritious meals.



Faculties:

Health and Physical Education


Assessment Information

This NCEA Level three course offers four assessments over the year. Students have the exciting opportunity to complete one practical a week during the double period. Practicals will support the theory covered in class. The assessments consist of report writing for the internal assessments and one external exam at the end of the year. This course is working at Level 8 of the Health & Physical Education curriculum.

Career Pathways

Chef, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Science Technician, Agricultural Technician, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Health Promoter, Cook, Baker, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Acupuncturist, Butcher, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Community Karitāne, Event Manager, Dietitian, Naturopath



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
A pencil case with pens and a laptop

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.