L2CHEM

NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr X. Braganza.


Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Course Description: Chemistry is a core science subject that is recommended for those students wanting to pursue a scientific career or have an interest in how things in the real world are made, on a very small scale. Chemistry is essential for University courses such as nursing, medicine, engineering, and other science subjects. Chemistry is a subject for those who want an exciting challenge that allows you to gain both theoretical and practical skills for learning.

 

Entry Requirements: Need to have attempted L1 Metals internal AND L1 Acids and Bases External.

This course leads to: Level 3 Chemistry, University.

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming, chemist, doctor, nurse, lab technician, food scientist, engineer, vet, botanist, ecologist, analysist.

 

Special Costs: $25 for workbooks.

 



Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91161 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out quantitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91162 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91163 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91165 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0