Vocational & Applied SciencesFaculty #05

Home Economics

— Mastering nutrition science, culinary arts & fashion technology —

Practical training in two core branches: Food & Nutrition (culinary science & catering management) and Clothing & Textiles (garment construction & pattern drafting).

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Home Economics Department

Specialised Disciplines

Home Economics: Two Core Branches

Our Home Economics curriculum is structured into two specialized practical disciplines: Clothing & Textiles and Food & Nutrition.

Clothing and Textiles Practical Session at Action SHTS

Branch 1: Clothing & Textiles

Clothing & Textiles Practical

Students engage in pattern drafting, precision fabric cutting, garment construction, embroidery, textile selection, and fashion design practicals under instructor supervision.

✓ Pattern Drafting & Fabric Cutting
✓ Garment Construction & Embroidery
✓ Fashion Enterprise & Textile Technology

Food and Nutrition Culinary Practical Session at Action SHTS

Branch 2: Food & Nutrition

Food & Nutrition Practical

Culinary techniques, meal planning, food hygiene, precise ingredient measurement, kitchen management, and large-scale catering practicals in dedicated food labs.

✓ Culinary Arts & Recipe Formulation
✓ Ingredient Measurement & Food Chemistry
✓ Catering Management & Dietetics

Elective Subject Combination

Core and elective subjects examined under the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

01Management in Living

02Food & Nutrition

03Clothing & Textiles

04Economics / General Knowledge in Art

Career Pathways & Tertiary Options

University degree programmes, polytechnic diplomas, and professional certifications open to graduates.

Dietetics & Nutritional Science

Hospitality & Hotel Management

Fashion Design & Textile Industry

Food Technology & Quality Control