Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 3 Chemistry

L3CHE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.

Recommended Prior Learning

For entry into L3 Chemistry the student will have achieved in:

AS 9190 “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; research on Chemical Technology.

Learning Areas:

Science


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.

Career Pathways

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









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:
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.