1.4 ASSUMPTIONS It is assumed that learners: have knowledge of nutrition in relation to an individual s health are able to choose, use and care for various pieces of equipment acquired knowledge of food technology, nutrition, food preparation and service. This two year learning area seeks to develop learners through Macro and Micro Nutrients Human Physiology, diet and health, Food production cycle, Advanced food preparation and service, Indigenous and modern food technology and designs, Food security and Enterprise. 1.3 SUMMARY OF CONTENT Food Technology and Design will cover theory and practical activities in areas such as nutrition, preservation, packaging, safety, security and storage of food. It develops in learners acceptable norms and values of the society (Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu). It enables learners to acquire enterprising skills, indigenous and non-indigenous methods of food preparation and service. Zimbabwe has an agro-based economy hence, the syllabus seeks to promote a positive attitude towards indigenous health food use of advanced Technology in processing, storage and utilisation of food. It imparts technological skills and design of advanced food processing skills.

This learning area leads to further studies in food related fields such as food service, health and food science 1.2 RATIONALE Food Technology and Design is the study of Food Science, Technology and Design. This form 5 6 learning area helps learners to conceptualise, innovate and be artistic in resource management, self- reliance, indigenisation and enterprising. The syllabus recognises food technology and design as a tool for inclusivity that encourages learners to appreciate diversity. It instills acquisition of practical and theoretical skills to develop a sound processing industry hence improving food security for the nation through the learner.

Box MP 133 Mount Pleasant Harare All Rrights Reserved 2015ДЈ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education would like to acknowledge the following for their valued contribution: The National Food Technology and Design Syllabus Panel Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Representatives from Colleges Ministry of Health and Child Care United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural organization (UNESCO) United Nation Children s Fund (UNICEF) for funding the programme iД¤ CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.i CONTENTS.ii 1.0 PREAMBLE AIMS OBJECTIVES METHODOLOGY AND TIME ALLOCATION TOPICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE COMPETENCE MATRIX FORM FORM ASSESSMENT APENDIX iiДҐ 1.0 PREAMBLE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Food Technology and Design is concerned with food, its nutritive value, analysis, design, processing and application of knowledge and skills to solve real life problems. 1 ZIMBABWE MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN SYLLABUS FORMS Curriculum Development and Technical Services P.

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