Culinary Arts Education

Unit code: AEB2501 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Nicholson
AEB1502 - Learning the Service of Food and Beverage
EFT2001 - Food Science and Technology Education
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study prepares pre-service food technology teachers for the delivery of practical food classes. Through the practical sessions, students will develops skills in food preparation, methods of cookery and technologies used in the production of food. Students will apply safe food handling practices particularly those in simulated work environments (e.g. school or community settings). This unit culminates in students independently constructing a simulated practical session that demonstrates the incorporation of dietary, cultural and social factors

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate culinary preparation, cooking and presentation styles through use of a range of recipes;
  2. Analyse food preparation methods through recipes to determine required commodities by classification, purchasing, costings and storage conditions, safe food handling and preparation;
  3. Utilise food production methods and technology in a simulated kitchen environment; and
  4. Interpret how a range of factors including diet, cultural and social influences on food preparation and provision.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 15%
Successfully complete 3 practical sessions demonstrating professional practice in 3 principles in a kitchen setting. Submitted at end of Session 3.
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 45%
Students to successfully complete 5 practical sessions demonstrating professional practice in 5 principles in a kitchen setting
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 40%
Investigation, preparation for and delivery of a simulated food related class

Required reading

There are no required text for this unit, students will be directed to VU Collaborate for relevant material.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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