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Year7 | Food and Nutrition Cooking as a ‘skill for life’ is emphasised throughout this one semester course. It provides a good introduction to further study within the Food &Nutrition area. Textiles This unit is a semester course designed to develop a basic understanding of textiles and their diversity within the home and society. Basic hand sewing and knitting techniques are taught and the course provides a sound introduction to further study in the Clothing and Fabrics area. |
Year 8 | Food and Nutrition A semester unit designed to introduce students to basic food preparation techniques, safe use of equipment, healthy food choices and hygiene. Clothing and Fabrics A semester unit designed to introduce students to basic sewing techniques with an emphasis on the safe and efficient use of equipment. |
Year 9 | Food and Nutrition Semester I From Hors D’oeuvres to Petit Fors! Students will have an opportunity to prepare dishes from each of the eight courses in the formal menu. A gastronomic’s delight! Semester II From damper to fast foods - how has it all happened? Using a wide variety of practical activities, this course covers the development of new foods, food preservation, convenience foods, pioneer cooking, gift and Christmas cookery. Clothing and Fabrics (Sewing for Pleasure) In this course students will have the opportunity to make a selection of items demonstrating self-expression and creativity within the designs. Students will learn time-saving techniques using today’s fabrics as well as study trends in fashion and develop their creative design skills. Practical activities include the construction of a skirt using a commercial pattern, winter PJ’s in flannelette, a teddy bear using fur fabric and the making of designer bags. Caring for Children Semester I Watching and helping young children grow can be fun. Students will have the opportunity of learning about babies and become informed in the areas of developmental stages, the birth process, the needs of infants including bathing, feeding and changing, as well as immunisation and health. Practical activities include the making of a nursery item and heat pack a mother and baby visiting the class. Semester II Students of today, baby-sitters of tomorrow, parents of the future. Parenting is learned not instinctive. This course covers roles and responsibilities of carers, the importance of play, developmental stages of an infant, toys and safety as well as feeding toddlers. Practical activities include the designing and making of activities and toys as well as the planning and conducting of a child’s party. |
Year 10 | Food and Nutrition Semester I INTERNATIONAL COOKING ‘Round the world in twenty weeks - Come to the land of exotic culinary delights! Semester II HEALTHY CAFÉ FOOD Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring! This unit covers all aspects of nutrition and the development of a healthy lifestyle through a wide range of practical activities. Clothing and Fabrics In this course, we explore methods of reducing costs; by recycling, plus using and adapting patterns to suit the current trends, with an emphasis on denim. Advanced sewing skills will be incorporated in the planning and construction of coordinated garments. Practical activities include the construction of a denim jacket, fashionable accessories as well as an item of own choice. Leisure for Living As the pace of modern life gets quicker, leisure time has become increasingly important as a way to relieve stress and recharge our energy levels. This course introduces students to a number of leisure activities which are fun and can turn into life-long hobbies. Throughout the year a number of topics are covered. These can include: grooming and wardrobe planning, card making, cross stitching, scrap booking, fabric painting, mosaics, beading/jewellery making and gift cooking. |
Year 11 | Food Science and Technology These courses provide opportunities for students to develop their food-related interests and understandings through the design and production of food-related products. Through the application of the technology process, students have opportunities to develop their creativity and advocate for improvements while better understanding food-related trends and issues that impact on the community and society. Vocational Education Training (VET) is nationally recognised training that provides practical work skills and credit towards, or attainment of, a vocational education and training qualification. The College utilises a fully-equipped Hospitality Centre and restaurant. Mercedes College has a formal partnership with Swan TAFE (Bentley) for the delivery and certification units towards Certificate 1 Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (THH11102). The Food Science and Technology courses offer students this opportunity. Materials, Design and Technology (Textiles) The Materials, Design & Technology course is a practical course with a focus on Textiles. It allows students choice in the exploration and use of textiles for design and manufacture. Through enquiry, experimentation and research, students develop their creativity and understanding of the society in which they live. Working with materials, students develop a range of manipulative, processing, manufacturing and organisational skills. When designing with materials, they develop cognitive skills such as critiquing, analysing, solving problems, generating innovative ideas and communicating what they do. Children, Family and the Community These courses develop knowledge and understanding about the growth and development of children from conception to five years. The units cover effective care for the neonate, infant and child through an examination of developmental needs, beliefs and values of families and the available resources. Students also examine the roles of families in caring for infants and children, as well as learning about growth and development and the behaviours that promote growth and development.
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Year 12 | Early Childhood Studies (E656) This subject provides the opportunity for all students to interact with and learn more about young children from birth to five years and beyond, the family influence on early childhood and the support services relating to parenting and young children. This subject would be beneficial for those considering careers where an understanding of child development is an advantage as in children services, health services, hospitality and retailing industries and education. Fabrics, Design Technology (E290) |
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