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S3/4 Standard Grade 2011/2013
The Standard Grade course in Home Economics will develop your knowledge and skills in making the important decisions in everyday life. It is concerned with peoples’ basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, and human relationships and how these needs can be met in a fast changing world.
Home Economics is an excellent course where your knowledge and skills are developed through practical experience, discussions, enquiry and investigation. It will teach you to make reasoned and informed decisions, interpret information and solve problems in a wide range of realistic situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q - Will I be cooking all the time?
A - You will cook at least once per week. Practical & Organisational skills are assessed by your teacher and form part of your overall award.
Q - Do I need to write much?
A - YES! Your course consists of Knowledge & Understanding and Handling Information. You will sit a written paper as part of your exam
Q - Will I get homework?
A - YES! Homework is given out once per week.
S5/6 2011/2015
Hospitality Intermediate 2 Practical Cookery
| This is an interesting and highly practical course, which aims to develop knowledge and practical skills.
Entry requirements: This course is particularly suitable for students who:
- Have Standard Grade Home Economics at General level
- Have a course award in Hospitality at Intermediate 1
Other candidates will be considered on merit.
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The units to be completed are:
- Food preparation for Healthy Eating
- Foods of the World
- Practical Cookery Skills for the Hospitality Industry
Assessment: To gain the course award students must pass all three unit assessments. In addition, students must complete a practical assignment involving the preparation of a three course meal to serve four people. This is a challenging course which would be of particular interest to students considering a career in the Food/Hospitality industry. Students are required to keep detailed work plans and a folio of evidence recording dishes prepared and equipment used.