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.
External
NZQA Info
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NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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.
Pathway Possibilities
Mining Engineer, Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist,
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.