NCEA Level 3 Chemistry
L3CHE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry 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.
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.
Learning Areas:
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.
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
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery• 1 x 1B5 exercise book
• Pens and pencils