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 
- Reduction Oxidation 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 — 23 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.