Exam Board: AQA
Exam: In all Technology courses, coursework completed during the two years has a weighting of 60% and the remaining 40% is on a terminal examination. Students will be expected to provide, or contribute towards, materials that they use for their projects.
The coursework represents 60% of the final mark and consists of a single project. Students carry out an extended design and make project within 40 hours of supervised time.
The remaining 40% is a final written examination taken by all students either at foundation (G-C grade) or higher level (D-A* grade). The level entered for each student is determined by coursework, work output over the period, and discussed between teacher and student. Differentiation is achieved by the two tiers of assessment.
Course Information:
All AQA/GCSE courses offered through the Design and Technology subjects involve an element of practical work, which is assessed as part of the examinations. Throughout the two-year course, students are taught a wide range of practical cookery skills that enable them to produce dishes that are creative and reflect their own interests and lifestyles.
Every opportunity is taken to apply students’ skills to industrial practices and processes, which is a compulsory aspect of the course. This is illustrated by participation in “The Future Chef” competition, visits to industrial food producers, producing Christmas cakes in Year 10 is now legendary and of course we have fun attending the famous Good Food Show in Birmingham.
In addition to the AQA GCSE course, all students will study for the Environmental Health Foundation Certificate, which is increasingly being requested by many food outlets and therefore a valuable qualification.
In the final year, students complete a long project, which represents 60% of their final grade. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to bring together both their practical skills and ability to present their ideas.
The course is suitable for all students who wish to learn about Food for themselves or as the beginning of a career in the food industry
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