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7–10Food Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Stage 4
Stage 5
Life Skills
FT4-ADJ-01

in Stage 4, teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8

FT5-SAF-01

applies safe work and management practices through food design and production processes

FT5-COM-01

communicates ideas, concepts and solutions in food design and production contexts

FT5-FPP-01

selects and justifies the use of food preparation and presentation practices

FT5-USE-01

selects and applies ingredients, techniques and equipment in food design and production contexts

FT5-IET-01

explains industry practices and emerging technologies used in food design and production

FT5-NSA-01

assesses how nutrition, food selection and availability influence individuals and communities

FT5-ENV-01

analyses relationships between food production systems, sustainability and society

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-FEC-01

recognises food used in everyday contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-IET-01

identifies how technologies are used in food design or production

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-NSA-01

identifies the importance of nutrients for the body

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-NSA-02

identifies influences of food choices or practices on individuals or communities

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-ENV-01

identifies relationships between food, society and the environment

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-PMP-01

participates in planning and managing food design or production processes

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-MEA-01

uses numbers or measurements when preparing or making food

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-USE-01

uses ingredients, techniques or equipment to make food

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-USE-02

selects and uses food preparation or presentation practices

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-SAF-01

demonstrates safe work practices in food technology contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-COM-01

communicates ideas and information in food design and production contexts

Life Skills for Stage 4/5
FTLS-IND-01

engages with community activities, careers and/or industry practices in food technology