Level 3 Home Economics
Course Description
Year 13 Home Economics looks at food related issues in New Zealand and the global community. Students look at a food related issue that is causing concern in NZ,they look at an action plan to over come the issue, they consider advertising and how it influences food choices and multinational food corporations impact on eating habits in New Zealand.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will consider portion sizes and the implications on the health of individuals in New Zealand.
Term 2
Students will work on an action plan linked to portion sizes and the impact it has on the well-being of individual in New Zealand.
Term 3
Students will look at the role of a large multinational corporation and how it has influenced the food choices in New Zealand. Initial work on how advertising impact on food choices will also be covered.
Term 4
Preparation for the external exam.
Recommended Prior Learning
A sound understanding of wellbeing via Home Economics,PE or Health.Needs to be able to write a critical essay.
Pathway
Home Economics is a University approved subject. Leads to vriety of career pathways in the Food and Nutrition field as well as Management,Nursing and Teaching.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Food technology, food design, nursing, dietitian, teacher, management roles.,
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