Rutherford College

Level 3 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr H. Thomas.

Recommended Prior Learning

14 credits or better in NCEA Level 2 Physics including Mechanics or electricity or at HOF discretion.

Physics

The course follows the Year 13 Physics syllabus, including

● Mechanics

● Waves

● Electricity

● Nuclear

The course builds on Year 12 Physics. It will prepare students for Scholarship- should they wish to sit.

14 credits or more in 13PHY will set students up for ANY degree option or career opportunity- Physics is held in very high regard with employers.

Learning Areas:

Assessment Information

Examinable by Scholarship

Career Pathways

Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Anaesthetist, Software Developer, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Zoologist, Chemist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Phlebotomist, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Diver, Forensic Scientist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Ranger, Food Technologist, Mining Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Animal Care Attendant, Statistician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Baker, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Acupuncturist, Receptionist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Pathologist, Marine Biologist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Science Technician, Podiatrist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Forestry Scientist, Health Services Manager, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Radiation Oncologist, Saw Doctor, Wood Processing Worker, Ophthalmologist

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There are no costs associated with this course.

Stationery requirements:
1 1B5 exercise book OR 2 lined refills
1 ring binder
1 14K8 graph refill

Disclaimer

Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.

Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.

Costs

Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.