FIRST LEVEL TECHNOLOGIES
Experiences and Outcomes Benchmarks
Organiser – Food and Textile Demonstrates a range of practical skills when preparing foods for example washing,
using a peeler, juicing, grating, cutting, simple knife skills (claw grip/bridge hold) 
Food and Textile
I can use a range of simple food preparation techniques when working with food

TCH 1-04a

Links to: Health & Wellbeing – Food & Health – The Food Experience HWB 1-29a, Developing Healthy Choices HWB 1-30a & b, Keeping Safe & Hygienic HWB 1-33a, The Journey of Food HWB 1-35a

 

Progression

I can/am able to I can/am able to I can/am able to
Use an increasing range of simple food preparation skills e.g. grating, mashing & developing bridge & claw hold when slicing soft foods. Demonstrate increasing food preparation skills & techniques with a wider range of utensils e.g. graters, peelers, knives, juicers, mashers & measuring spoons. Apply simple food preparation techniques to prepare an increasing range of meals & snacks e.g. using all utensils proficiently & safely – including simple bridge & claw knife skills.