Home Economics - S1 Elective Course Information

Introduction to Childcare Elective

Course Outline

This course provides the pupils with the experience of planning activities and

lessons for young children. It covers the aspects of development and gives them

the opportunity to see what would be expected in the senior phase.

If any pupils are considering a job working with children, this is a great course to

work on building confidence and expressing creatively.

Pupil Eligibility

Pupils who have an interest working within the childcare sector, e.g. nursery

teacher, primary school teacher, social work sector.

What Opportunities will be available to me when I finish.

National 4 or 5 Early Years and Childcare, Higher Childcare & Development

 

Fashion and Textile Elective

Course Outline

This course encourages imagination and creativity while preparing and making

a variety of different textile items. e.g.

cushions, tote bags, drawstring bag, makeup bag, bunting, soft toys

Use is also made of recycled materials in creative ways.

Pupils will develop a variety of craft and sewing skills using the sewing machine

and hand techniques such as embroidery and appliqué.

This course is a perfect stepping stone to studying Fashion and Textiles in S4,

5 or 6.

 Pupil Eligibility

Pupils who have an interest in fashion and in sewing a selection of different

items.

What opportunities will be available to me when I finish

National 4 or 5 Fashion and Textiles Technologies

  

Home Economics - Practical Cookery Elective

Course Outline

The course offers pupils valuable information and skills to help build a strong

basis for life and career opportunities in Health and Food, Practical Cookery

and Bakery for example; hospitality, health/nutrition, sports nutrition, food

science, health promotion and product development to name a few. This

course is an enjoyable taster of what is involved in Home Economics

qualification classes.

Pupils will develop awareness of the Health and Food industry including;

ü Food preparation

ü Developing knowledge to gain Royal Environmental Health Institute of

Scotland certificate in Practical Cookery Skills

ü Creative baking

ü Food for health

ü Product development, Meal in a Mug

Pupil Eligibility

Pupils who have an interest in practical cookery, baking and cake decorating.

What Opportunities will be available to me when I finish.

National 4 or 5 Practical Cookery,

National 4 or 5 Health and Food Technology

NPA Bakery Level 4

Qualification Breakdown

REHIS Practical Cookery Skills