Home Economics Strand (HE)
The Home Economics (HE) strand is a specialized strand offered in senior high school programs. It is designed to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in various aspects of home economics, including food preparation, nutrition, hospitality, and consumer education. The HE strand prepares students for higher education programs and careers in fields such as culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management, nutrition and dietetics, and food service management.
Specialization
Within the HE strand, students focus on subjects related to home economics, hospitality management, and culinary arts. They may study courses such as food and beverage management, culinary arts, nutrition and dietetics, hospitality operations, and event planning. The specialization allows students to develop practical skills in food preparation, hospitality services, and event management.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the HE strand includes core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Sciences, along with specialized subjects in food and nutrition, culinary arts, hospitality management, and consumer education. Students also engage in hands-on cooking labs, hospitality internships, and event planning projects to apply their skills in real-world settings.
Experience
Students in the HE strand may have opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, or industry placements in culinary establishments, hotels, restaurants, catering companies, or event planning firms. These experiences allow students to gain practical experience in food service operations, hospitality management, and event coordination, under the guidance of industry professionals.
Opportunities
Graduates of the HE strand can pursue higher education programs in fields such as culinary arts, hospitality management, nutrition and dietetics, food service management, and event planning. They may also enter the workforce directly in entry-level positions in industries such as restaurants, hotels, catering companies, food service establishments, and event management firms.
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