Foods Studies Level 1 (Foods 9) (MADFS09)

This course will introduce you to the foundations of a nutritionally balanced diet. You will learn about safety in the kitchen, as well as how to prevent foodborne illness. Throughout the course you will plan and prepare simple, balanced meals while also focusing on food from various cultures. This course is perfect for any student that has an interest in learning more about the foods we eat and wants to increase their skills in the kitchen.

 

Foods Studies Level 2 (Foods 10) (MFOOD10)

Recommended Completed Course: Foods Studies Level 2

Open to Grade 10-12 students

This second level foods course will build off concepts you learned in Foods and Nutrition level 1, while also introducing you to more advanced food preparation skills and techniques. If you have an interest in the science behind food, (E.g. How sugar from your pop or bubble tea is digested in your body..) this will provide a gradual introduction into food science concepts. Throughout the class you will make a variety of sweet and savoury dishes that focus on food trends around the world. This course is perfect for someone who has a passion for not only cooking, but also learning what the food does once it’s in our bodies.

 

Foods Studies Level 3 (Foods 11) (MFOOD11)

Recommended Completed Course: Foods Studies Level 3

Open to Grade 11-12 students

Foods and Nutrition Level 3 is an advanced foods course that builds off concepts from both Foods and Nutrition level 1 and 2, while going into greater depth about the functions of nutrients in the body. This course will help prepare students who plan to go into post-secondary programs related to nutrition. The course is also perfect for students who are interested in health and fitness, as nutrition plays a key role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Throughout the course you will have the freedom and creativity to choose recipes that interest you, while also re-making commercial foods to make them more nutritious.

 

Foods Studies Level 4 (Foods 12) (MFOOD12)

Recommended Completed Course: Foods Studies Level 3 (or Baking/Pastry Arts)

Open to Grade 12 students

This course is catered to people who love to show their creativity through foods. It will build off the practical skills and knowledge that you have learned from previous foods courses, but will provide you the freedom and power to begin making your own recipes. You will have the opportunity to choose which area of interest you would like to focus on (Example: The impact of nutrition on fitness, food and culture, gourmet cuisine, food science, etc.). This course will help to prepare students who are interested in post-secondary programs related to foods, the food industry, or a general passion for foods.

 

Baking/Pastry Arts Level 1 (11) (YHEC-1A)

Baking/Pastry Arts Level 2 (12) (YHEC-2A)

Recommended Completed Course: Foods Studies Level 1 (Foods 10)

Open to Grade 11-12 students

Baking/Pastry Arts 11/12 is a course designed for those bakers who like to work with their hands and create edible works of art. This course will prepare students for careers or post-secondary programs related to the baking and pastry culinary business and industry. The student will apply the knowledge and skills of how basic ingredients function, baking/pastry vocabulary, and mixing techniques to produce baking/pastry products based on industry standards. Students will develop skills in basic bread and pastry techniques to produce breads, muffins, biscuits, pies, cakes, pastries, and specialized desserts. The attention to detail and artistic flair are key skills that begin to develop during this class.

 

RVS Foods Studies Level 3 (Foods 12) (XAT-12RVSFOODLEVEL3)

Recommended Completed Courses: Foods Studies Level 2 or Baking/Pastry Arts

Open to Grade 11-12 students

This food course builds off concepts from both Foods and Nutrition Level 1 and 2, while going into greater depth about the functions of nutrients in the body. Foods Level 3 is also perfect for students who are interested in health and fitness, as nutrition plays a key role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There is a specific focus on Food Trends around the world. Throughout the course you will have the freedom and creativity to choose recipes that interests you, while also re-making commercial foods to make them more nutritious.

 

RVS Foods Studies Level 4 (Foods 12+) (XAT-12RVSFOODLEVEL4)

Recommended Completed Courses: Foods & Nutrition Level 3 or Baking/Pastry Arts

Open to Grade 12 students

This course is an advanced foods course catered to people who love to show their creativity through foods. It will build off the practical skills and knowledge that you have learned from previous foods courses, but will provide you the freedom and power to begin making your own recipes. You will have the opportunity to choose which area of interest you would like to focus on (Example: The impact of nutrition on fitness, food and culture, gourmet cuisine, food science, etc.). This course will help to prepare students who are interested in post-secondary programs related to foods, the food industry, or a general passion for foods.