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NCEA Level 2 Food and Nutrition

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Woodhall-Martin.


We need to be able to care for ourselves and others. Food has a huge role to play in all aspects of our lives from family gatherings to eating the right food so we can get through the day. Many people will have more than one career in their lifetime. 

  • We need the ability to work in teams, communicate with others. 

  • We need to have resilience, good self-management skills, willingness to learn and thinking skills. 

  • We need creative and critical thinking skills

  • We need to understand the many factors that influence our food choices and therefore our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

  • We need to be able to cook so we are not dependant on the food industry for our food

  • We need to look after our food environment

We need these skills and many more at school, in the workplace and in all aspects of life. Studying Food and nutrition will enable you to develop these skills. 

To learn these skills we will explore three main topics:

  • 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.


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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

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
5
5
5
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 2024 school year.