Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Level 1 Specialist Physics Half Course

L1PHYS05
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: 27960479

Recommended Prior Learning

Completion of the year 10 Science course preferably at Whangaparāoa College.


A half course focusing on essential skills and concepts in Physics in preparation for Level 2 Physics. These include extending understanding of Forces and Motion (Mechanics), and Electricity and Magnetism from year 10. Learners will also be completing investigations in physics to prepare for any future practical investigations in any of the senior sciences.


Learning Areas:

Half Courses, Science


Assessment Information

Please note that the standard credit totals displayed below as well as the standard descriptions are subject to change before the start of 2024 due to the upcoming NCEA Level 1 changes.

Pathway

Level 2 Physics

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Anaesthetist, Software Developer, Pathologist, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Electronics Engineer, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist


Course Costs and Equipment

$34 for access to Education Perfect and for workbooks


Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.