This case study looks at a Food Technology class undertaking a Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) pilot programme – Enterprising Technologies. The Year 12/13 class ranged in ability, motivation, and experience, and ultimately the Year 13 group completed their YES project while the Year 12s concentrated on individual product-development work. Teacher Marietjie van Schalkwyk offered students the opportunity to be assessed for NCEA Achievement Standards or Unit Standards.

• YES pilot programme – Enterprising Technology
• Developing a product based on previous student investigations
• Intellectual property (IP)
• Client contract
• Mass production
• Potential move from school project to private enterprise