Class XII Theory Total Periods Unit I: Work, livelihood and career; Preparation, choices and selection − Work, age and gender − Occupational heritage of India − Career options − Entrepreneurship and self-employment − Life skills for career building Unit II: Career Opportunities Scope of Human Ecology and Family Sciences in higher education and careers Major concepts, relevance and skills in the following units; A. Nutrition, Food Science and Technology Specific Careers and Areas Clinical nutrition and dietetics Public nutrition and health Catering and food services management Food processing and technology Food quality and food safety B. Human Development and Family Studies Specific Careers and Areas Early childhood care and education Guidance and counselling Special education and support services Support services for children in difficult circumstances Management of institutions and programmes for children, youth and elderly C. Fabric and Apparel Specific Careers and Areas Care and maintenance of fabrics in institutions Design for fabric and apparel Retailing and merchandising Production and quality control in garment industry Museumology and textile conservation D.
Resource Management Specific Careers and Areas Human Resource Management Hospitality management Designing of interior and exterior space Event management Consumer services E. Communication and Extension Specific Careers and Areas Management of development programmes Development communication and journalism Media management and advocacy Media design and production Corporate communication and public relations