L3CHE

NCEA Level 3 Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.

Level 3 Chemistry is intended for those who have an interest in pursuing careers or professions in a wide variety of contexts.  

Examples include: Environmental Management; Engineering Sciences; Health Sciences; Agriculture and Horticulture.  

The course content includes topics such as: Chemical quantitative investigations; Electrochemistry; chemical behaviour; reaction chemistry; and research on Chemical Technology.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Criteria 

For entry into L3 Chemistry the student will have achieved at least 13 credits from L2 Chemistry which must include at least an Achieved in both:

AS 91910 “Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis” 4 credits, internally assessed, and

AS 91164 “Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes “ 5 credits, externally assessed.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x 1B5 exercise book
• Pens and pencils

Assessment Information

Internal Standards include Chemistry 3.1 (4 crd; Chemistry 3.2 (3 crd); Chemistry 3.3 (3 crd); Chemistry 3.7 (3 crd) and are assessed using a mixture of open book and closed book assessments. There is no provision for reassessments.

External Standards include a selection from: Chemistry 3.4 (5 crd); Chemistry 3.5 (5 crd); Chemistry 3.6 (5 crd). External Standards are assessed in November by way of exam.

Students can request entry for Scholarship Chemistry and will be given access to resources to follow a self-teaching programme.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91387 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.1 - Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91388 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91390 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
5
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91392 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
5
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91393 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:

  • Student demand
  • Staff availability
  • Resourcing

These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.

Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.