02FAN

NCEA Level 2 Food and Nutrition

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Rhonda Woodhall-Martin.


Understanding the impact of our food choices on our wellbeing is essential for life.

In this course you will develop your practical skills and have the opportunity to create your own recipes, as well as:

  • Food sustainability. Food waste is a global issue and we will explore ways to reduce this and put these ideas into practice.

  • Nutritional issue. We all have our own beliefs and values around food. We will take a controversial topic and explore how these beliefs and values impact on our food choice and therefore our wellbeing.

  • Health promotion. How do we get messages into society to encourage good eating


Students will do a mix of internal and external assessment tasks.

By the end of this course students will have developed their creative and critical thinking skills, They will be able to work in teams, have good communication skills and good management skills,


Recommended Prior Learning

You should have at least 14 credits in Level 1 Food & Nutrition, OR have an interview with the Head of Department to determine the suitability of the course for your desired career pathway.

Course Costs

Description Type Value
Course Contribution Contribution $110.00
$110.00

Pathway

There are many professional and tertiary opportunities that are available in this area of study. Some of these opportunities include dietician, nutritionist, nurse, food safety officer, and work in the hospitality industry.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91299 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.1 - Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91301 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.3 - Analyse beliefs, attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91302 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.4 - Evaluate sustainable food related practices


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91304 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.6 - Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.