Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 3 Science

13SCI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Wade.

Recommended Prior Learning

14 credits from 12SCI, 12BIO, 12CHE or 12PHY (including having attempted the External Assessment).

Science

An internally and externally assessed course, studying UE standards. The External Assessment makes the course Endorsable. The course is a UE approved subject with a focus on Earth and Space Science. The course is suitable for students who are motivated to complete independent research and present their findings. Good time-management and organisational skills are required.


Learning Areas:

Science


Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Statistician, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Beauty Therapist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biomedical 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



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There are no costs associated with this course.

Science workbooks will be provided by the Science department, at no charge.  These will be distributed to you by your Science teacher.



Stationery:

1 2B5 lecture book or similar

										

								


				






    

        
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.