Key Stage 4
GCSE HOME ECONOMICS CHILD - FOOD
Through studying this specification students develop knowledge and
understanding of:
This specification encourages students to adopt a critical and analytical
approach to decision-making and problem-solving in relation to Home Economics. It also encourages them to develop as effective and independent learners.
understanding of:
- Home Economics
- Practical Home Economic skills
- Diet and health
- How to be a discerning consumer
- Human needs within a multicultural society
- Relevant technological and scientific developments
This specification encourages students to adopt a critical and analytical
approach to decision-making and problem-solving in relation to Home Economics. It also encourages them to develop as effective and independent learners.
Form of Examination
There will be one tier of entry for the examination: Grade A* - G
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Home Economics - KS5
We currently follow the OCR syllabus for A-level Home Economics
This is broken down into four units in total across the two years as follows;
AS Units (Year 13)
G001: Society and Health
Assessment: External Exam
G002: Resource Management
Assessment: External Exam
A2 Units (Year 14)
G003: H.E Investigative study
Assessment: Portfolio
G004: Nutrition and Food Production
Assessment: External Exam
Throughout the course of study candidates are encouraged to develop an understanding of issues relating to:
The specifications, therefore, provide a suitable foundation for the study of academic or vocational courses in higher education, including careers in Food Technology, Nutritional Science, Sports Science and Diet, Consumer Protection,
and Food retail and manufacture.
It also provides a sound basis for those seeking employment in a wide range of careers such as industry, commerce, education and the health and social services.
This is broken down into four units in total across the two years as follows;
AS Units (Year 13)
G001: Society and Health
Assessment: External Exam
G002: Resource Management
Assessment: External Exam
A2 Units (Year 14)
G003: H.E Investigative study
Assessment: Portfolio
G004: Nutrition and Food Production
Assessment: External Exam
Throughout the course of study candidates are encouraged to develop an understanding of issues relating to:
- Society and Health,
- Resource Management,
- Nutrition and Food Production
- The Investigative Study.
The specifications, therefore, provide a suitable foundation for the study of academic or vocational courses in higher education, including careers in Food Technology, Nutritional Science, Sports Science and Diet, Consumer Protection,
and Food retail and manufacture.
It also provides a sound basis for those seeking employment in a wide range of careers such as industry, commerce, education and the health and social services.
