NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

Aims 

• To prepare learners who are considering a science-related career

• To develop an overview of all substance types and many of the basic principles behind the properties of substances

• To show learners the wide relevance of chemical ideas and build their confidence with practical techniques

Course Content 

Learners will: 

• Investigate and describe the production, properties and uses of groups of substances

• Carry out simple qualitative and quantitative investigations to obtain, interpret and use a range of chemical information

Content areas include:

• Atomic structure, bonding and related properties 

• Thermochemistry 

• Equilibrium principles 

• Quantitative chemistry 

• Organic chemistry 

• Oxidation – reduction reactions 

Assessment 

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year. 

Qualification gained 

Full course completion — 19 credits in NCEA Chemistry Level 2 

Prior knowledge required

A satisfactory level of achievement in Year 11 Science - in particular for chemistry related content.

Next Step 

NCEA Chemistry Level 3 and other science related courses and career pathways.