L3CHE

L3 Chemistry

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Janine Carr, Kate Crews.

  • Take your understanding of chemistry to the next level with our dynamic Level 3 Chemistry course at Onehunga High School! 
  • This course is designed to integrate practical and theoretical work, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of key concepts in chemistry.
  • Explore the intricacies of atomic and molecular structure and bonding, delve into the fascinating world of organic chemistry, and investigate oxidation-reduction reactions. 
  • Additionally, you'll learn how to use spectroscopic techniques to identify different organic compounds, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the laboratory.
  • Pre-requisites for this course include 3 credits at Merit or higher in Level 2 Chemistry, or approval from the Head of Department. 
  • Earn approximately 19 credits while expanding your knowledge and practical skills in chemistry. 
  • Join us to unlock the secrets of the chemical world and prepare for future academic and professional pursuits!

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 9
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91388 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91389 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r,3w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91390 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91391 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds


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


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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

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.