7–10Food Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)
The new Food Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Food Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2026 and 2027 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 5
Investigate access to and availability of local and community food systems
Outline social, religious, cultural or customary influences on local and community food systems
Describe how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ customary sustainable food Practices may be applied to local and community food systems
Explain how local and community food systems can minimise food waste and improve sustainability
Examine how media influences the marketing and promotion of local and community food systems
Discuss the role of food rescue organisations in providing food for individuals and communities
Generate ideas and solutions for meals and food packaging for a food rescue organisation
Investigate ways local businesses and community groups generate food supply and distribution opportunities
Analyse factors contributing to the occurrence of food deserts in Australia
Apply food presentation, photography and styling techniques to develop promotional materials for local and community food systems
Identify and apply safe and hygienic food preparation practices
Design and create meals that minimise food waste and improve environmental sustainability
Plan and safely prepare foods using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients
Identify global food production and distribution systems
Describe the dimensions of food security, including availability, access, utilisation and stability
Discuss why individuals and groups may be at risk of food insecurity
Identify and explain challenges affecting food production and distribution systems
Investigate environmental conditions that may influence sustainability and resilience of food production systems
Investigate global food relief agencies and their influence on food security
Discuss societal, ethical and environmental considerations for global food supply and distribution
Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies in food production, packaging and distribution
Create written texts to explain how social, political and environmental factors shape food systems
Identify and apply safe and hygienic food preparation practices
Design and create meals to improve nutrition using readily available ingredients
Plan and safely prepare foods using available ingredients within a set budget