Area of Study 1: Contemporary and Future Issues

This area of study could include topics such as the following:

• contemporary trends in food and hospitality at local, national, and/or global levels
• the availability and selection of food suppliers within the food and hospitality industry
• current trends in food consumption and production within the food and hospitality industry
• the impact of sustainable practices or globalisation on the food and hospitality industry
• contemporary responses of the food and hospitality industry to changing eating patterns and nutritional knowledge of customers.

Area of Study 2: Economic and Environmental Influences

This area of study could include topics such as the following:

• contemporary marketing strategies within the food and hospitality industry
• the contribution of the food and hospitality industry to local and national economies
• the impact of community health initiatives on the food and hospitality industry
• the economic and/or environmental impact of the changing nature of the food and hospitality industry
• the importance and role of safe management practices within the food and hospitality industry
• effects of changing local and global environmental and economic patterns and trends on the food and hospitality industry
• effects of greening strategies and/or sustainable practices on the food and hospitality industry.

Area of Study 3: Political and Legal Influences

This area of study could include topics such as the following:

• contemporary workplace practices, conditions, and legislation related to the food and hospitality industry
• rights and responsibilities of employees, employers, customers, and unions within the food and hospitality industry
• the impact of relevant legislation in relation to food production, storage, distribution, service, and contamination.

Area of Study 4: Sociocultural Influences

This area of study could include topics such as the following:

• overview of the food and hospitality industry (i.e. workplaces, cultures, and practices)
• the influence of Australia’s diverse cultures on the food and hospitality industry
• the changing image of Australian cuisine and its impact on the food and hospitality industry
• the response of the food and hospitality industry to the needs of diverse community groups within society.
   

 Area of Study 5: Technological Influences

This area of study could include topics such as the following:

• current and emerging technological advances in the food and hospitality industry in the storage, preparation, presentation, and service of food
• the influence of digital technologies on the food and hospitality industry
• the influence of social media on the food and hospitality industry
• the influence of technological innovations on the food and hospitality industry.