Kaipara College Kaipara College

L2 Chemistry

2CHEM
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Limmer.

Level 2 Chemistry 

Students will learn about the structure of matter and how structure affects the properties of everyday solids.  They will learn how to analyse solutions to discover what they contain. This course gives students an excellent foundation to further Chemistry study.

Curriculum skills that will be developed include:

  • Investigation skills including control of key variables
  • Constructing detailed answers using complex scientific vocabulary.
  • Working in teams to develop and carry out sophisticated practical work.

Successful students can move onto Level 3 Chemistry and then onto various degree/employment options after school.



Learning Areas:

2024 NCEA Level 2 Courses, Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

L3 Chemistry

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Chemist, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Chemical Production Operator, Clinical Coder, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Environmental Engineer, Plastics Technician, Epidemiologist


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

All students will require a scientific calculator and stationary. They will be provided with a Chemistry workbook.










Disclaimer


IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.