Official senior subject information (edited edition)

Waihi College
Senior NCEA Level One, Two and Three
Subject Information
2015

Contents…
The followingpages willlist out all the options that students are able to select at NCEA Level One at Waihi
College. Eachpage will hold information on the core elements of each option.
All of the subjects are hyperlinked – you onlyneedto click onthem youwill betaken to the rightpage. Eachpage
hasa return hyperlinkto bringyou back to this page.
Introduction
Helpful Website Links
Explanation of NCEA
Example of NCEA Certification
Example of NCEA Record of Achievement
Passing NCEA
NCEA Endorsement
Vocational Pathways
Gateway
NCEA Level One Courses -
Accounting
Advanced English
Advanced Mathematics
Agricultural Studies
Art Painting
Art Photography
Building and Construction
Drama
English
Geography
Graphics
Health Education
History
Home Economics
Horticulture
Literacy
Maori
Mathematics
Media Design
Music
Numeracy
Outdoor Education
Photography
Painting
Physical Education
Product Design
Science
SPEC (employment skills)
Sports Education
Textiles

NCEA Level Two Courses -
Accounting
Advanced English
Advanced Mathematics
Agriculture
Automotive
Biology
Catering
Chemistry
Childcare
Drama
English
English Skills
Fitness/Weight Training
General Science
Geography
Graphics
Health Education
History
Horticulture
Maori
Mathematics
Media Design
Music
Outdoor Education
Photography
Painting
Physical Education
Product Design
Physics
Sports Education
Tools For Work
Travel & Tourism
Textiles
Urban Farming
NCEA Level Three Courses -
Note the Vocational Pathway Builder didn’t have level three standardsat time of printing.
Accounting
Agriculture
Biology
Calculus
Catering
Classics
Chemistry
Childcare
Drama
Ecological Studies
English
English Skills
Geography
Graphics
Health Education
History
Media Design
Music
Photography
Painting
Physical Education
Physics
Statistics
Textiles
Travel and Tourism

Introduction Return To Contents
The followingmaterials can be used by parents and students to better understand the structure and make up of
each of the learning areas (subjects) being offeredhere at Waihi College in 2015. We believe that making good
informed decisions about your programme of workis vital.
A really good place to start when making your selections on whichlearning areas you will chooseis to talk with
your teachers. You ideally will have a good idea of where you’d like yourlife to go once you have left school.
There are many sources of good information that youcan link withto help inform your choices.
Whilst no individual school is able to guarantee that youwill be able to select all the areas you wouldlike.
Here at Waihi College we willbe able to classes in most of the learning areas typically offeredin New Zealand
High Schools. For those students unable to select an option there is the possibility of joining an online learning
community/class.
The more carefully youmake yourselections as a student the more likely it is that youwill have a stimulating,
engaging and challenging timetable in 2015.
Helpful Links
There has been a concerted effortby the Ministry of Education to better provide information to our students on
the vocational pathways and career choices. Here are some of the key websites that youcan go to and be better
informed. (click logos to followlinks to websites)

Explanation of NCEA Return To Contents
NCEA stands for National Certificate of Educational Achievement. It is the formal qualification of New Zealand
secondary educational system. NCEA has been around since 2002 and replaced School Certificate, Sixth Form
Certificate and Bursary.
Throughout the year students will workto accumulate credits towards NCEA at levels One, Twoand Three.
These roughly follow,butnot necessarily exclusively, to year’s 11, 12 and 13. At the end of each year students
will be, provided they met the minimum requirements (see below),an actual qualification certificate. Hereis an
exampleofwhat an NCEACertificate lookslike…
Students will also be sent a record of results fromthe year. This will show the actual standards and the results
that the student achieved in each standard. Hereis an exampleofwhat the NCEARecordof Results lookslike…
Here is a link to a promotional videoexplaining the basics of NCEA (click imageto followlink)...

Certificates from NCEA Return To Contents
As the student progresses through their
senior years at high school they will
accumulate accreditation towards their
NCEA certificate. Here is an example of what
one certificate lookslike.
To be awarded NCEA LevelOne a student
will need to have a minimum of 80 credits
(note credits from level twoor three will
count if needed). The LevelOne qualification
will also need to have evidence that the
student has minimal language and
computation skills. As such the NCEA Level
One qualification needs to have ten credits in
‘Numeracy’ and another ten credits in
‘Literacy’. Numeracyand Literacy are notnecessarilygainedin Mathematics andEnglish.
Record of Achievement
Additional every student will also be awarded a Record
of Achievement. This is a transcript of all the passing
results that have been accumulated overtheir studies.
Here is an example of whata Record of Achievement
looks like.
Youcan see that it begins with the overall
qualifications (NCEA Levels One, Twoand Three).
There is acknowledgement of any overall
endorsements. There is also course endorsement
information.
Finally there is a list of all the passing standards and
grades (and dates of passing) that the student has sat.
This Record of Achievement is a significant document
and extends over many pages. Here is a link to see the
full example foran example student who has gone
through all three levels of NCEA.

Passing NCEA Return To Contents
It is important that students know what is expected for them to get through.
The statistics are that across all of New Zealand School the followingpass rates exist forNCEA…
o 79% of all students in Year 11 willgain Level One in that year.
o 84% of all students in Year 12 willgain Level Twoin that year.
o 76% of all students in Year 13 willgain Level Three in that year.
It is widely considered that the minimum schoolqualification any student needs is to have NCEA Level Two.
The key ingredients are…
1. Good attendance (be in the right place at the right time).
2. Good workattitude (be in class with the right gear and ready to learn).
3. Good organisation (have assignments ready and in on time & prep up forany test/exams).
4. Good timetable selection (picking subjects that are your strengths and engage you).
5. Good balance in life (nottoo much sport/socialising/part time work).
6. Good communication (seek help early it is available foryou).
NCEA Endorsement Return To Contents
To encourage and reward students to gain Merit or Excellencegrades NCEA has formal acknowledgement in its
qualification forstudents to be endorsed. To gain an endorsement is a prestigious result. In order for a student
to gain an overall endorsement at any level of NCEA they will need to have at least 50 credits.
That is if they were to have 50 or more ‘Excellence’ credits at level one they will pickup the qualification of
“NCEA LevelOne achievedwith Excellence”. If the student was to have say 50 or more ‘Excellence and Merit’
credits then they’ll be endorsed “NCEALevel One achieved with Merit”.
Approximate numbers of students gaining endorsement…
o At Level One between 27-35% of all students gain endorsement with Merit, and, between 7-15% of all
students gain endorsement with Excellence. At decile three 11-21% Merit and 2-5% Excellence.
o At Level Twobetween 19-26% of all students gain endorsement with Merit, and, between 5-12% of all
students gain endorsement with Excellence. At decile three 6-14% Merit and 1-4% Excellence.It is
harderto gainendorsementatLevelTwo.
o At Level Three between 20-24% of all students gain endorsement with Merit, and, between 5-8% of all
students gain endorsement with Excellence. At decile three 8-10% Merit and 1-3% Excellence.
The value of gaining an endorsement can be reflected financially by the automatic
scholarship offeredby WaikatoUniversity to all school leavers. They offertwo scholarships
call; “WaikatoAcademic Merit School Leavers Scholarship” valued at $3000 for those
endorsed Level Three withMerit. And the “Vice Chancellors Academic ExcellenceSchool
Leavers Scholarship” valued at $5000.
A subject endorsement can be gained in a calendar year in any specific subject. This is done by gaining 14 or
more credits (including at least 3 credits externally) at Merit/Excellence.

Vocational Pathways Return To Contents
The Ministry of Educationand NZQA have created a highly engaging and useable set of resources called
Vocational Pathways. They can best be described as a planned method of getting the skills and experiences that
will best get youinto a future job.
Students that know what they want to be in lifegenerally find subject selection an easier process – they pick
subjects that are best suited to their pathway. If you are not sure of whatcareer/job/vocation youwould like a
great place to start is the Careers website…
From here youcan navigate through pretty much any job youcan think of. It will tell you lots of information
from job prospects, income streams, places to train, and subjects at schoolto pick (seethecircle above).
We have used the Vocational Pathway Builder to create bar graphs for all of our courses. This will show you
whichof the vocationalpathways the subjects move towards. You willsee that some subjects are very specific
to a particular pathway (say Horticulture is solely in the “Primary Industry” pathway).
Here are some greater details on the VocationalPathways…

Gateway Return To Contents
The Gateway programme is a Government initiative introduced for
senior schoolstudents. It is designed to strengthen the pathway for
students from school to workplacelearning. Gateway is not a work
experience programme nor is it a programme for under achievers. It is
designed to assist schools to make learning relevant to the needs of all
students and to ensure that young people have a smooth transition from
school to work.
Students have an opportunity to workin such industries as Building,
Engineering, Health, Media, Printing, Sport & Recreation, Motor
Engineering, Retail, Electrical,Hospitality, Plumbing and Road Transport.
Gateway students spend one day a weekin the workplace,during which time they are assessed forcredits on
the National Qualifications Frameworkwhich counttowards both industry and NCEA qualifications.
Some formal documentation can be found at ‘The Gateway Handbook’
There are tangible benefits frombeing in Gateway. Students are funded by the Ministry (there are no fees for
students on Gateway). The Ministry will fund trade related materials. For example a student on Gateway as a
builder willbe funded for all trade unit standard (these save a future apprentice lots of money) there may be a
possibily for funding forsome equipment (say boots or builder aprons etc).
Practically a student on Gateway will commit to approximate 80 hours (typically one day a week for ten week
period). In these 80 hours they work withan ITOsuch as (BCITOor FITO) on theory Unit Standards as well as
practical experience on the job. Typically these 80 hours of Gateway will result in an extra 20 credits. The
students will pick up a signed contractwith the school, employer and themselves and family.
2014 had students on Gateways withsuch employers or trades as; Early Childcare, Building, Retail, Farming,
Panel Beating, Chef/Catering and Electrical.
If you are thinking that Gateway may be a good opportunity for younext year please see Mr Willoughby. Click
here forhis email brentw@waihicol.school.nz.

Level One Advanced English Return To Contents
Purpose –To provide Waihi College students with opportunities to develop higher order skills in reading,
writing and thinking in English.
Pathway – This course provides Level One Literacy and leads to Level TwoAdvanced English or Level Two
English. It also provides access to LevelTwo History.
Recommended Entry – English (AdvancedEnglish, English or Literacy) is compulsory forall Year 11’s.
Teachers will recommend students for the appropriate class.
Course Outline – The LevelOne Advanced English course is designed forthose students who are aiming at
endorsement withMerit and Excellence grades. It will include the study of language and of
written and visual texts. Students will learn how to develop their essay writing skills and
focuson presenting their ideas in a logical and organised way. Assessments will include both
internally and externally assessed standards, and prepare students foron-going English study
at Level Twoand Three.
Course Fees – There are no course fees.
Assessment Information – possible 27 Credits (8 External) The standards willbe chosen from -
Externals – Students chooseto do up to twoof the followingthree externals.
 90052: Producecreative writing, (External 4 Credits), English 1.4
 90053: Produceformal writing, (External 4 Credits), English 1.5
 90849: Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence,
(External 4 Credits), English 1.1
Internals
 90850: Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), using supporting
evidence, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.2
 90851: Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading,
using supporting evidence, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.3
 90852: Explain significant connection(s) across texts, using supporting evidence, (Internal 4 Credits),
English 1.8
 90855: Create a visual text, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.7
 90856: Show understanding of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using
supporting evidence, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.11
Also an optional speech standard.
 90857: Construct and deliver an oral text, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.6

Level One English Return To Contents
Purpose –To provide Waihi College students with opportunities to develop higher order skills in reading,
writing and thinking in English.
Pathway – This course provides Level One Literacy and leads to Level TwoEnglish (or potentially LevelTwo
Advanced English). It also provides access to Level TwoHistory.
Course Outline – The LevelOne English course is designed forthose students who wish to coverthe normal
English curriculumareas of language and text studies. They willlearn essay writing skills and
be able to show their capabilities in presenting ideas. The majority of the assessments willbe
internal, but student will be able to sit external assessment if they wish. A pass in this course
will equip students forfurther levels of English.
Course Fees – There are no course fees
Assessment Information – 31 Credits (12 External) The standards will be chosen from -
 90052: Producecreative writing, (External 4 Credits), English 1.4
 90053: Produceformal writing, (External 4 Credits), English 1.5
 90849: Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence,
(External 4 Credits), English 1.1
 90850: Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), using supporting
evidence, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.2
 90851: Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading,
using supporting evidence, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.3
 90852: Explain significant connection(s) across texts, using supporting evidence, (Internal 4 Credits),
English 1.8
 90855: Create a visual text, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.7
 90856: Show understanding of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using
supporting evidence, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.11
 90857: Construct and deliver an oral text, (Internal 3 Credits), English 1.6

Level One Literacy Return To Contents
Purpose –To provide Waihi College students with basic reading writing and speaking skills forLevel One
Literacy.
Pathway – This course provides Level One Literacy and leads to Level TwoEnglish Skills class.
Course Outline – This couse is forstudents who do not find English easy or naturally accessible. It includes
standards needed forLevel One Literacy, whichis required to pass NCEA at Level One. As
well, a number of other studies will be undertaken in reading, writing and the oral and visual
areas, whichcould lead to internally assessed standards.
Assessment Information – 15 Credits (none External) -
 1293: Be interviewed in an informal one-to-one, face-to-faceinterview,(Internal 2 Credits),
Interpersonal Communications
 10792: Write formal personal correspondence, (Internal 3 Credits), Writing
 26622: Write to communicate ideas fora purpose and audience, (Internal 4 Credits), Workand Study
Skills
 26624: Read texts with understanding, (Internal 3 Credits), Workand Study Skills
 26625: Actively participate in spoken interactions, (Internal 3 Credits), Work and Study Skills

Level One Advanced Mathematics Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills of Mathematical Techniques
Pathway – This course leads into Level TwoAdvanced Mathematics, Level TwoMathematics.
Recommended Entry – Very good to excellent grades in Year 10 Mathematics.
Course Outline – The LevelOne Advanced Mathematics course is a mixture of internal and external standards.
It is designed for students who willbe aiming forthe higher grades of Merit and Excellencein
their assessments. The internal willinclude; using numbers to argue an idea; using ratio and
angles to measure distances; using the statistical inquiry cycleand manipulation of algebraic
expressions. The external assessments will focuson Algebra and graphing.
Course Fees – Workbooks(approximately $15) and a calculator.
 91026: Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems, (Internal 4 Credits), Mathematics and Statistics
1.1
 91027: Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems, (External 4 Credits), Mathematics and Statistics
1.2
 91028: Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs, (External 4 Credits),
Mathematics and Statistics 1.3
 91029: Apply linear algebra in solving problems, (Internal 3 Credits), Mathematics and Statistics 1.4
 91032: Apply right-angled triangles in solving measurement problems, (Internal 3 Credits),

Level One Agriculture Skills Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop practical agricultural skills and good safety awareness in the rural workplace.Students
choose the fencing or dairy option.
Pathway – This course leads to tertiary study at farm training institutions like Taratahi, or directly to
employment as a farm labourer.
Recommended Entry – open, students must be prepared to do hard physical work,sometimes in the rain with
wet weather gear.
Course Outline – Students in this course are trained in tractor use and quad riding, as well as fencing or dairy
farming. This is done in a workplaceenvironment, completing maintenance and development
workon the schoolfarm. Students who choosethe dairy farming option complete a Gateway
programme, working one day per week on a local dairy farm forat least 10 weeks. There is a
small component of compulsory theory work,some of whichneed to be completed before
students are allowed to use the quad or tractor. Students have to comply with safety
procedures at all times to remain on the farm, and to pass the safety units.
Course Fees – There is a $20 fee fora trip to the NZ Fieldays. Students will be expected to workin the rain,
they are expected to have their ownwet weather gear and keep it at the farm unit. We supply
gumboots but is also advised that students have their own steel-capped boots.
Assessment Information – 33 compulsory credits, 12 L2 and 11 L3 optional credits, all internal -
Compulsory Standards (All students)
 US 23541 Safety in the rural workplace(practical, withreport) 5 Credits
 US 27213 Safety withagrichemicals (theory) 3 Credits
 US 24557 Safe operation of a quad (theory) 3 Credits
 US 24554 Ride a quad on flat terrain (practical) 4 Credits
 US 19044 Legal requirements and hazards of tractor use (theory) 3 Credits
 US 24552 Check and drive a tractor on flat terrain (practical) 5 Credits
o Plus: either (must choose one option)
 Fencing Option
 US 24822 Install wooden battens for fencing (practical) 4 Credits
 US 24821 Install primary and intermediate fencing posts (practical) 6 Credits
o Or
 Dairy Option
 US 18192 How cowsproduce milk (theory) 2 Credits
 US 24548 Assist with milking (practical) 8 Credits
 Optional Extra Standards
 US 23540 Safety in the rural workplace(theory) 5 Credits
 US 24832 Fencing wire, management and knot tying (practical) 5 Credits
 US 24836 Describe non-electric fences, materials and safe practices (theory) 2 Credits
 US 19131 Fencing end assemblies (practicaland theory) 3 Credits, L3
 US 24559 Ride a quad on hilly terrain (practical) 4 Credits, L3

Level One Mathematics Return To Contents
Pathway – This course leads into Level TwoAdvanced Mathematics, or Level TwoMathematics .
Recommended Entry – Good to Very Good grades in Year 10 Mathematics.
Course Outline – The LevelOne Advanced Mathematics course is a mixture of internal and external standards.
It is designed for students who have a good ability in Mathematics and will be aiming for the
grades of Achieve and Merit in their assessments. The internal willinclude; using numbers to
argue an idea; using ratio and angles to measure distances; using the statistical inquiry cycle
and manipulation of algebraic expressions. The external assessment (whichis run in
September not November)will focuson Algebra.
Course Fees – Workbooks(approximately $15) and a calculator.
Assessment Information – 17 Credits (4 External) The standards will be chosen from-
1.1
 91027: Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems, (External 4 Credits), Mathematics and Statistics
1.2
 91035: Investigate multivariate numerical data using the statistical enquiry cycle, (Internal 4 Credits),
 91029: Apply linear algebra in solving problems, (Internal 3 Credits), Mathematics and Statistics 1.4
 91032: Apply right-angled triangles in solving measurement problems, (Internal 3 Credits),

Level One Numeracy Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills of Mathematical Techniques that can be applied in real life
situations.
Pathway – This course doesn’t prepare students forany Level Twostandards. Students in Level One
Numeracy willbe able to complete a full academic Level One course the followingyear.
Recommended Entry – Year 10 Mathematics.
Course Outline – This course is suited to students whosometimes find Mathematics difficult. It is a year-long
course that coversa range of topics involvingNumber, Statistics and Measurement skills. To
obtain the NCEA ‘Numeracy’ component of the qualification students will need to pass the
complete package of the three Numeracy standards (10 credits in total). Some additional,
internally assessed Achievement Standards may be taught witha possibility of gaining an
extra seven credits.
Course Fees – Workbooks(approximately $5) and a calculator which is absolutely essential.
Assessment Information – 17 Credits (none External) The standards will be chosen from -
1.1
 91036: Investigate bivariate numerical data using the statistical enquiry cycle, (Internal 3 Credits),
 26623: Use number to solve problems, (Internal 4 Credits), Workand Study Skills
 26626: Interpret statistical information for a purpose, (Internal 3 Credits), Workand Study Skills
 26627: Use measurement to solve problems, (Internal 3 Credits), Workand Study Skills

Level One Horticulture Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop Waihi College students knowledge and skills in Horticulture.
Pathway – This course leads towards Level TwoHorticulture.
Recommended Entry – Nil – but students must be prepared to get their hands dirty.
Course Outline – Horticulture involveslearning how to grow plants, how plants function,how to get nutrients
from the soil and ways to grow better plants. There are three parts to this course…
o Practical– hands on gardening in small gardens in the farm unit.
o Gardening around the schoolgrounds.
o Theory and classwork.
Assessment Information – 19 Credits (9 External). One standard is a level two paper -
 US1: Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually, (Internal 5 credits), Production Horticulture
 Level TwoAS21027: Plant and care forbedding plants, bulbs or herbaceous perennials, (Internal 10
credits), Horticulture
 23783: Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed, (Internal 5 credits), ProductionHorticulture
 90919: Demonstrate knowledge of soil management practices, (External 4 credits), Agricultural and
Horticultural Science 1.3
 90924: Demonstrate knowledge of horticultural plant management practices and related plant
physiology,(External 5 credits), Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.10

Level One Science Return To Contents
Purpose –To gain a solid grounding in the Sciences.
Pathway – This course leads towards Level TwoBiology (through passing both 90949 & 90950), Level Two
Chemistry (through passing external 90944), Level TwoPhysics(through 90940).
Recommended Entry – Nil – but students must be prepared to get their hands dirty.
Course Outline – This course aims to provide a good grounding in the basics of Science, with a term each spent
on Physics,Chemistry and Biology. We aim to complete the workforone external and one
internal each term. A practical investigation linked to graph plotting skills (that provides four
numeracy credits) will be carried out during the same term as study forPhysics(motion,
forces,energy and power). A research assignment on carbon cycling(relevant to climate
change) will accompany the study of Chemistry (atoms and ions, acids and bases). A further
research assignment on microorganisms that cause disease willbe carried in addition to the
study of Genetics.
Assessment Information – 24 Credits (12 External) -
 90935: Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with
direction, (Internal 4 credits), Physics1.1
 90940: Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics, (External 4 credits), Science 1.1
 90944: Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases, (External 4 credits), Science 1.5
 90948: Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation, (External 4 credits),
Science 1.9
 90950: Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and micro-organisms,
(Internal 4 credits), Science 1.11
 90953: Demonstrate understanding of carbon cycling, (Internal 4 credits), Science 1.14

Level One Geography Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Geography.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoGeography.
Recommended Entry – Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Social Studies.
Course Outline – This course consists of both Natural and Human Geography. The course looks at natural
events (volcanic eruptions etc.),sustainability (tourism), global issues (electronic waste,
access to safe water etc.) and localgeographic topics (shopping, mining). Skills to do with
using maps and a variety of other information sources are followedup and these are applied in
research work. This course is designed for students whoare interested in the world around
them and how people interact with the environment.
Course Fees – Fees for a one day field trip to Rotorua (approximately $50).
 91007: Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme
natural event(s),(External 4 credits), Geography 1.1
 91009: Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment, (Internal 3
credits), Geography 1.3
 91010: Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given
environment, (External 4 credits), Geography 1.4
 91011: Conduct geographic research, with direction, (Internal 4 credits), Geography 1.5
 91012: Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue, (Internal 3 credits),
Geography 1.6
 91013: Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale, (Internal 3 credits), Geography 1.7

Level One History Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in History.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoHistory.
Recommended Entry – Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Social Studies. This course has no prerequisites
although good literacy skills and an interest in current affairs are helpful.
Course Outline – These courses topics are selected from:the origins of World War Two;New Zealand and the
World; Ireland; Black Civil Rights; and Stalin. The internally assessed topics focuson research
and perspectives. The externally assessed topics involveinterpretation, New Zealand identity
and essay writing. Skills from History are applicable in many other fields where organisation
and essay skills are required.
 91001: Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders,
(Internal 4 credits), History 1.1
 91002: Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders,
 91003: Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders, (External 4 credits),
History 1.3
 91004: Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of
significance to New Zealanders, (Internal 4 credits), History 1.4
 91005: Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event, (External 4 credits), History 1.5
 91006: Describe how a significant historical event affectedNew Zealand society, (External 4 credits),
History 1.6

Level One Accounting Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Accounting.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoAccounting.
Recommended Entry – Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Mathematics.
Course Outline – This courses is aimed at anyone who intends being involvedwith running his/her own(or
someone else’s) business. It teaches the basic processes of bookkeeping and how to compile
and interpret financial documents. It can be taken as a stand alone learning area or used as a
stepping stone towards tertiary study in commerce/business.
Course Fees 2014 – $4.
 90977: Processfinancial transactions for a small entity, (Internal 5 credits), Accounting 1.2
 90978: Prepare financial statements forsole proprietors, (External5 credits), Accounting 1.3
 90979: Prepare financial information for a community organisation's annual general meeting, (External
4 credits), Accounting 1.4
 90980: Interpret accounting information forsole proprietors, (Internal 4 credits), Accounting 1.5

Level One Physical Education Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in PhysicalEducation.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoPhysicalEducationand/or Level TwoSports Education.
Recommended Entry – Good participation and a keen interest in Year 10 PhysicalEducation.
Course Outline – This course allows students to look at what affectstheir participation in activities as well as
introducing them to anatomy and biomechanics. Some students willhave the opportunity to
participate in a ski trip to Mount Ruapehu to lookat responsible behaviours and skill learning.
This class is based on theory as well as practical.
Course Fees – A total of $400 for workbookand ski trip.
Assessment Information – 19 Credits (0 External Eventhoughthereare no externals this course is one ofa
few internallyonlyassessedcoursesthatcanstill pick upa courseendorsement) -
 90962: Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factorsthat influence own
participation, (Internal 5 credits), PhysicalEducation 1.1
 90963: Demonstrate understanding of the functionof the body as it relates to the performance of
physical activity,(Internal 5 credits), PhysicalEducation 1.2
 90964: Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of a physical activity, (Internal 3 credits),
PhysicalEducation 1.3
 90968: Demonstrate, and show understanding of, responsible behaviour for safety during outdoor
education activities, (Internal 3 credits), PhysicalEducation 1.7
 90970: Demonstrate self management strategies and describe the effectson participation in physical
activity,(Internal 3 credits), PhysicalEducation 1.9

Level One Health Education Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Health Education.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoHealth Education.
Recommended Entry – Participation in Year 10 Health Education.
Course Outline – This course offersthe opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of activities,
in a variety of contexts including; Sex Education, Hauora, Interpersonal Skills, Drug and
Nutrition. The main focusof this course is to equip the students withthe foundation
knowledge of health if youwish to pursue this area in the future as wellas improving a variety
of interpersonal skills.
 90971: Take action to enhance an aspect of personal well-being, (Internal 3 credits), Health 1.1
 90972: Demonstrate understanding of influences on adolescent eating patterns to make health-
enhancing recommendations, (External 4 credits), Health 1.2
 90974: Demonstrate understanding of strategies forpromoting positive sexuality, (Internal 4 credits),
Health 1.5
 90975: Demonstrate understanding of issues to make health-enhancing decisions in drug-related
situations, (External 4 credits), Health 1.6
 91097: Demonstrate understanding of ways in which well-being can change and strategies to support
well-being, (Internal 4 credits), Health 1.3

Level One Sports Education Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Sports Education.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoSports Education or Level TwoPhysicalEducation.
Course Outline – Through maximum participation in a wide variety of sports students willdevelop skills, co-
ordination and fitness thereby increasing their self-confidenceand self-discipline. They will
learn to workas a team and develop leadership skills while being inclusive and socially
responsible. Sports covered are ultimate, swimming, athletics, turbo touch, badminton,
basketball, table tennis, tennis and fitness studies.
Assessment Information – 15 Credits (0 External Eventhoughthereare no externals this courseis one ofa
few internallyonlyassessedcoursesthatcanstill pick upa courseendorsement) -
 90962: Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factorsthat influence own
participation, (Internal 5 credits), PhysicalEducation 1.1
 90966: Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group and explain how these skills impact on others,
(Internal 4 credits), PhysicalEducation1.5
 90968: Demonstrate, and show understanding of, responsible behaviour for safety during outdoor
education activities, (Internal 3 credits), PhysicalEducation 1.7

Level One Outdoor Education Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Outdoor Education.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoPhysicalEducation,Level TwoSports Education or LevelTwo
Outdoor Education.
Course Outline – This is a practical and theory based course using both achievement standards and unit
standards, aimed to develop yourknowledge and skills in the great outdoors. Youmust
participate and organise trips as well as tramps and cycleactivities. You willlearn to surf,
paddle, tramp and camp as well as other activities in the local environment. As Waihi College
has our own fleet of bikes, you will also gain excellent knowledge and skill about mountain
biking. The course will focuson the development of leadership in the outdoors as well as risk
management and team work.
Assessment Information – 25 Credits (0 External it is notpossibleto gaina courseendorsementinthis option
class.) -
 90966: Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group and explain how these skills impact on others,
 90967: Demonstrate strategies to improve the performance of a physical activity and describe the
outcomes, (Internal 3 credits), PhysicalEducation1.6
 90970: Demonstrate self-management strategies and describe the effectson participation in physical
activity,(Internal 3 credits), PhysicalEducation 1.9
 20137: Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain (Internal 1 credit)
 20138: Select, Set up and maintain a mountain or cycletouring bike (Level2, 3 credits)
 425: Experience day tramps (Level2, 3 credits)
 426: Experience camping (Level 2, 3 credits)
 20159: Gather and apply weather information to an outdoor recreation activity (Level 2, 2 credits)

Level One Art Photography Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in a range of visual arts.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoArt Painting or LevelTwoArt Photography.
Recommended Entry – Year 10 Art.
Course Outline – This course challenges the student todevelop art worksand express ideas in a range of art
making media through the study of a number of artists’ works. The primary drawing method
is photography, and photographs are reinterpreted in other media and styles. The student
develop basic darkroom and digital photography skills, use some Photoshop processes, learn
printmaking processes, extend their tonal painting skills and learn tocommunicate ideas
through their art works.
Course Fees 2014 – $20for materials and equipment. Students willalso need printing credit.
Assessment Information – 22 Credits up to 30 Credits (note that 1.1 and 1.5 are offeredto students by
negotiation, depending on their progress). 12 Credits are externally assessed as a portfolio of work
not an examination -
 90913: Demonstrate understanding of art worksfrom Maori and other cultural contexts using art
terminology, (Internal 4 credits), Visual Arts 1.1
 90914: Use drawing methods and skills forrecording information using wet and dry media, (Internal 4
credits), Visual Arts 1.2
 90915: Use drawing conventions, (Internal 6 credits), Visual Arts 1.3
 90916: Producea body of work informed by established practice, whichdevelops ideas, using a range of
media, (External 12 credits), Visual Arts 1.4
 90917: Producea finished workthat demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions, (Internal
4 credits), Visual Arts 1.5

Level One Art Painting Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in a range of visual arts.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoArt Painting or LevelTwoArt Photography.
Recommended Entry – Year 10 Art.
Course Outline – This course challenges the student todevelop art worksand express ideas in a range of art
making media through the study of a number of artists’ works. Students extend their existing
drawing and painting skills and learn printmaking processes. These skills are then applied in
mixed media artworks whichcommunicate ideas.
Course Fees 2014 – $40for materials and equipment.
Assessment Information – 22 Credits up to 30 Credits (note that 1.1 and 1.5 are offeredto students by
negotiation, depending on their progress). 12 Credits are externally assessed as a portfolio of work
not an examination -
 90913: Demonstrate understanding of art worksfrom Maori and other cultural contexts using art
terminology, (Internal 4 credits), Visual Arts 1.1
 90914: Use drawing methods and skills forrecording information using wet and dry media, (Internal 4
 90915: Use drawing conventions, (Internal 6 credits), Visual Arts 1.3
 90916: Producea body of work informed by established practice, whichdevelops ideas, using a range of
media, (External 12 credits), Visual Arts 1.4
 90917: Producea finished workthat demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions, (Internal

Level One Drama Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Drama. To establish academic and professional pathways.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoDrama.
Recommended Entry – Year 10 Drama is recommended. Important to have an established interest in drama,
production and/or live performance.
Course Outline – The LevelOne Drama programme offers some unique opportunities forstudents to engage
with the skills and technologies of dramatic play, and students will attend professional
theatrical productions as part of their coursework. The course begins an academic pathway
whichis suitable forany students anticipating tertiary study. The programme also seeks to
offerfirst hand experiences of Drama related professions and enables students to form
professional relationships with potential employers.
Course Fees 2014 – $20materials and $48 Field Trip (Red Leap).
Assessment Information – 18 Credits of which 4 are externally assessed (note all standards offeredin Level
One Drama contribute to the Literacy component of NCEA level one). Additional performing arts
technology units in areas such as lighting, constructionand set design can be made available for
students who signal their interest.
 90009: Performan acting role in a scripted production, (Internal 5 credits), Drama 1.6
 90011: Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama aspects within live performance, (External 4
credits), Drama 1.7
 90997: Devise and perform a drama, (Internal 5 credits), Drama 1.2
 90999: Select and use features of a drama/theatre formin a performance, (Internal 4 credits), Drama
1.4

Level One Music Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Music.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoMusic.
Recommended Entry – Three years instrumental experience or a strength in singing.
Course Outline – The three main thrusts of the Level One Music course are performance, composition using
computers technology, and musical analysis, all at a basic level. Students willhave the
opportunity to perform as soloists and in groups to gain credits, and to writeand perform
their ownmaterial. Music theory for beginners will be part of the course. This is not the
course for students whowish to learn an instrument at the beginner level(see Mr Paton
directly about arranging this). Also offered is a performing arts technology unit standard,
sound system technology forperformers.
 26687: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology fora performance context, (Internal 4
credits), Performing Arts Technology (this is aunit standard).
 91090: Performtwopieces of music as a featured soloist, (Internal 6 credits), Music 1.1
 91091: Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group,
(Internal 4 credits), Music 1.2
 91092: Compose twooriginal pieces of music, (Internal 6 credits), Music 1.3
 91094: Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores, (External 4 credits), Music 1.5
 91095: Demonstrate knowledge of twomusic worksfrom contrasting contexts, (Internal 6 credits),
Music 1.6

Level One Graphics Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in designing Architecture and Products.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoGraphics and/or Level TwoBuilding.
Recommended Entry – An interest in design.
Course Outline – This course challenges students to think about the fundamentals of design and how this is
used in developing Productsand Architecture. Briefs or units of workare used to solve
Architecture and ProductDesign problems. Students will learn to use sketching techniques,
produce formal drawings using instruments; computer presentation and computer based
drawing programmes.
Course Fees – Thepurchase of their own equipment and stationery.
Assessment Information – 21 Credits (9 External theseareassessedas aportfolio/evidenceofworktherewill
be no exam) -
 91063: Producefreehand sketches that communicate design ideas, (External 3 credits), Design and
Visual Communication 1.30
 91064: Produceinstrumental, multi-view orthographic drawings that communicate technicalfeatures
of design ideas, (External 3 credits), Design and Visual Communication 1.31
 91065: Produceinstrumental paraline drawings to communicate design ideas, (External 3 credits),
Design and Visual Communication 1.32
 91066: Use rendering techniques to communicate the formof design ideas, (Internal 3 credits), Design
and Visual Communication 1.33
 91067: Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas, (Internal 3 credits), Design and
 91068: Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice, (Internal 6 credits), Design
and Visual Communication 1.35

Level One Building and Construction Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in building and furniture making.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoBuilding.
Recommended Entry – An interest in making things.
Course Outline – This course is an industry based course forstudents wishing to follow a pathway into
tertiary/trades related careers. Students will be introduced to powertools and machine tools.
Completed projects along withworkbookmaterials are submitted. Examples of work include
design and construction of coffeetables, outdoor furniture and cupboards.
Course Fees 2014 – $55for materials that are used in the projects. N.b. at the endof the coursethe finished
productsare thestudentsto keep.
Assessment Information – 9 Level One Credits and 10 Level TwoCredits (0 External allof the standardsare
unit standardsandthereforeonlyhavemaximum‘Achieved’levelgrades) -
 2199: Use and maintain hand tools forfurniture making, (Internal 4 Level Twocredits), Furniture
Making
 24355: Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects,
(Internal 4 LevelOne credits), Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
 25919: Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project, (Internal 2 Level One credits), Building,
Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
 25920: Use joints for a BCATS project, (Internal 3 Level One credits), Building, Construction, and Allied
Trades Skills
 25921: Make a cupboard as a BCATS project, (Internal 6 LevelTwocredits), Building, Construction, and
Allied Trades Skills

Level One Home Economics Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in foodsafety and nutrition.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoCatering.
Recommended Entry – An interest in food and food preparation.
Course Outline – Home Economicsdevelops the students’ knowledge and understanding of foodand nutrition
with an emphasis on food forteenagers. Students will complete three achievement standards
one of whichis a ‘technology standard’ which focusses on cheese making. They will also
complete one external standard.
Course Fees 2014 – $45for materials that are used in creating the meals.
Assessment Information – 18 Credits (4 External)
 90956: Demonstrate knowledge of an individual's nutritional needs, (Internal 5 credits), Home
Economics1.1
 90959: Demonstrate knowledge of practices and strategies toaddress foodhandling issues, (Internal 5
credits), Home Economics1.4
 90961: Demonstrate understanding of how packaging information influences an individual's food
choices and well-being, (External 4 credits), Home Economics1.6
 91082: Implement basic procedures to process a specified product, (Internal 4 credits), Processing
Technologies 1.60

Level One Textiles Return To Contents
Purpose –To establish skills and understanding of technological practise withsoft materials.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoTextiles.
Recommended Entry – A willingness to workwithyour hands and a keen interest in fabric and design.
Course Outline – This course starts off with basic understanding of patterns and the use of machines.
Students will lookat how designs are inspired, the use of design language and understanding
of key aspects of design. Students will learn how to create some basic modified patterns.
Course Fees 2014 – $45to coverthe materials used in class, but students willneed to provide additional
materials for their assignment workas well.
Assessment Information – 17 Credits (4 External theseareassessedas aportfolio/evidenceofworktherewill
be no exam)
 91048: Demonstrate understanding of how technologicalmodelling supports decision-making,
(External 4 credits), Generic Technology 1.5
 91058: Implement basic procedures using textile materials to make a specified product, (Internal 6
credits), Construction and Mechanical Technologies 1.21
 91067: Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas, (Internal 3 credits), Design and
 91096: Make basic adaptations to a pattern to enable a design to fit a person or item, (Internal 4

Level One Media Design Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills with design programmes while learning the principles and
elements of design.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoMedia Design.
Recommended Entry – Year 10 ICT.
Course Outline – This course challenges the student tothink about how weuse Visual Design in our lives to
communicate ideas. The students will have a chance to learn Dreamweaver,Photoshop and
Microsoftproducts.
Course Fees – Usual fees and print credit.
 91047: Undertake development to make a prototype to address a brief, (Internal 6 credits), Generic
Technology 1.4
 91053: Demonstrate understanding of design elements, (External 3 credits), Generic Technology 1.10
 91071: Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital information outcome, (Internal 4
credits), Digital Technologies 1.41
 91072: Demonstrate understanding of basic conceptsof digital media, (Internal 3 credits), Digital
Technologies 1.42
 91073: Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome, (Internal 4 credits),
Digital Technologies 1.43

Level One Product Design Return To Contents
Purpose –This course is about students using creative waysto solve design based problems. They will learn a
variety of techniques and theories to design and manufacture products as solutions to real
world problems.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoProductDesign and/or Level TwoBuilding and/or Level Two
Tools For Work.
Recommended Entry – A keen attitude and a willingness to create and design.
Course Outline – This course requires students to manufacture a specified product and develop that product
to meet the needs of the intended user.
Assessment Information – 20 Credits (4 External theseare assessedas aportfolio/evidenceofworktherewill
be no exam)
 91044: Undertake brief development to address a need or opportunity, (Internal 4 credits), Generic
Technology 1.1
 91047: Undertake development to make a prototype to address a brief, (Internal 6 credits), Generic
Technology 1.4
 91049: Demonstrate understanding of how materials enable technological products to function,
 91057: Implement basic procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product, (Internal 6

Level One SPEC Return To Contents
Purpose – SPEC stands for “Specific Preparation for Employment and Citizenship : Developing the Key
Competencies” - To develop the key competencies (from the NZ Curriculum Document)and
prepare the students for part time and/or fulltime employment.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoSPEC.
Recommended Entry – There is open entry to this course for all students.
Course Outline – This course challenges the students to identify their strengths and prove opportunities to
demonstrate the “Key Competencies” (thinking, relating, participation & contribution,
managing self and using language/symbols/text). This is done through a personal
development programme. At year 11 students complete the SPEC‘Shooting Star’ and ‘One Star
Award’ which are part of the requirements forthe NZQAapproved “Certificateof Mainstream
Studies Level One” whichis completed over twoyears. Alongside these students complete
unit standards based around preparation for employment. Gateway can also sit alongside the
SPEC programme and additional unit standards may also be made available where needed.
Course Fees 2014 – $20and print credit.
Assessment Information – 17 Level One Credits and 5 Level TwoCredits (0 External)
 497: Demonstrate knowledge of workplacehealth and safety requirements, (Internal 3 credits),
OccupationalHealth and Safety Practice
 504: Produce a CV (curriculumvitae), (Internal 2 credits), Work and Study Skills
 9707: Demonstrate knowledgeof workplacecommunications requirements, (Internal 5 credits),
Interpersonal Communications
 17593: Apply safe workpractices in the workplace, (Internal 4 Level Twocredits), OccupationalHealth
and Safety Practice
 1285: Make inquiries and complete practical transactions (Internal 4 credits)
 3503: Participateand communicate in a team or group tocomplete a routine task (Internal 2 credits)
 1285: Demonstrate knowledgeof and apply listening techniques (Internal 2 credits)
Plus…
An assortment of other Level1 Unit Standards that students can choose to complete according to their
interests and fit in with their Spec Booklets

Level One Te Reo Maori Return To Contents
Purpose – Toprovide student with basic reading, writing and speaking skills in Te Reo.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level TwoTe Reo.
Recommended Entry – Year 10 Te Reo Maori.
Course Outline – This Level One academic course includes the study of Te Reo Maori me Tikanga. The course
provides students an opportunity to connect withthe Maori culture and language.
 91085: Whakarongo kia mohio ki te reo o tona ao, (Internal 6 credits), Te Reo Maori 1.1
 91086: Korero kia whakamahi i te reo o tona ao, (Internal 6 credits), Te Reo Maori 1.2
 91087: Panui kia mohio ki te reo o tona ao, (External 6 credits), Te Reo Maori 1.3
 91088: Tuhi i te reo o tona ao, (External 6 credits), Te Reo Maori 1.4

Level Two Accounting Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Accounting.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Accounting.
Recommended Entry – Level One Accounting or Mathematics (Advancedor General).
Course Outline – This courses is aimed students who have completed Level One Accounting. They willneed to
have an understanding of the basic process of bookkeeping and how to compile and interpret
financial statements. Students will learn a more in depth skill and knowledge regarding
managing business or finance. This course will lead into tertiary study in commerce/business.
 91176: Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems, (External 5
credits), Accounting 2.3
 91177: Interpret accounting information forentities that operate accounting subsystems, (External4
 91179: Demonstrate understanding of an accounts receivablesubsystem for an entity, (Internal 3
 91386: Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity, (Internal 3 credits),
Accounting 2.7

Level Two Advanced English Return To Contents
Purpose –To continue to provide Waihi College students withopportunities to develop higher order skills in
reading, writing and thinking in English.
Pathway – This course includes University Entrance Literacy Standards and leads to LevelThree English or
Level Three Classics.
Recommended Entry – Evidenceof good passing grades in Level One Advanced English or Level One English
– including at least one externally assessed Level One English standard.
Course Outline – This course followson from the Level One Advanced English course. It continues students’
studies on language and literature and tests a range oral, visual and written skills. Students in
this course willbe extended with a range of texts and ideas which will encourages them to
think and write independently, and to strive forthe highest levels of achievement. They will
be able to gain the standards that are required for University Entrance Literacy,and for the
higher level English achievement required by Auckland University.
Assessment Information – possible 27 Credits (8 External). The standards willbe chosen from -
 91098: Analyse specified aspect(s)of studied written text(s), supported by evidence, (External 4
credits), English 2.1
 91099: Analyse specified aspect(s)of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence, (External 4
 91100: Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by
evidence, (External 4 credits), English 2.3
Internals (note the speech internal is an optional standard by the student).
 91101: Producea selection of crafted and controlledwriting, (Internal 6 credits), English 2.4
 91102: Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text, (Internal 3 credits), English 2.5
 91103: Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text, (Internal 3 credits), English 2.6
 91104: Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence, (Internal 4 credits), English
2.7
 91107: Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported
by evidence, (Internal 3 credits), English 2.10

Level Two Advanced Mathematics Return To Contents
Pathway – This course leads into Level Three Calculus and/or Level Three Statistics.
Recommended Entry – Merit or Excellencegrades from the Level One Algebra external (the MCAT).
Course Outline – This course is designed for students who are aiming for the highest grades in Mathematics.
The course is highly recommended for students whowish to take Calculus in Level Three or
University Mathematics. There is a strong focuson algebra and calculus along with other
topics such as statistics, trigonometry and probability.
Course Fees – Workbooks(approximately $15) and a calculator(a graphical calculator is highly
recommended).
 91258: Apply sequences and series in solving problems, (Internal 2 credits), Mathematics and Statistics
2.3 replace with 2.13 simulation
 91259: Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems, (Internal 3 credits), Mathematics and
Statistics 2.4
 91261: Apply algebraic methods in solving problems, (External 4 credits), Mathematics and Statistics
2.6
 91262: Apply calculus methods in solving problems, (External 5 credits), Mathematics and Statistics 2.7
 91265: Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods, (Internal 3 credits),
 91267: Apply probability methods in solving problems, (External 4 credits), Mathematics and Statistics
2.12

Level Two Building and Construction Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in building and furniture making.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Building and Construction.
Recommended Entry – Level One Building and/or Level One Graphics and/or Level One ProductDesign.
Course Outline – This is a Building Industry based course for students who wish to take a pathway into
tertiary or trade related courses/careers. Students will use a wide selection of power and
machine tools. They will create more challenging projects. These may include; sheds, ‘cape
cod’ chairs, tables, step ladders and stools. Assessed workwithinclude both written material
and finished products.
Course Fees 2014 – $55for materials that are used in the outdoor furniture and $30 forthe sheds. N.b. at the
endof the coursethe finishedproducts are the students to keep.
Assessment Information – 33 Credits (0 External allof the standards areunit standards andthereforeonly
havemaximum‘Achieved’levelgrades) -
 12927: Identify,select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects, (Internal 6 credits), Building,
Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
 12932: Construct timber garden furniture and items of basic constructionequipment as a BCATS
project, (Internal 8 credits), Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
 12936: Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project, (Internal 8 credits),
Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
 22607: Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specificationsfor BCATS projects, (Internal 3
credits), Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
 24350: Identify,select, maintain, and use portable powertools forBCATS projects, (Internal 6 credits),
Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills
 24358: Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality checkthe product, (Internal 2
credits), Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills

Level Two Automotive Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in automotive maintenance/structure/mechanics.
Pathway – This course can lead to Polytechnic typecourses.
Recommended Entry – This course is open entry to any able and keen students.
Course Outline – This is a practically based course where students willlearn about motor vehicles. Course
learning will include: dismantling motors, complete vehicle maintenance, panel beating and
painting. Student willgain Industry Standards so there is some theory workrequired.
Assessment Information – 12 Credits (0 External allof the standards areunit standards andthereforeonly
havemaximum‘Achieved’levelgrades) -
 231: Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines, (Internal 4 credits),
Engines
 16113: Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop, (Internal 2
credits), Motor Industry - Introductory Skills
 21669: Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and workshopequipment for motor industry
applications, (Internal 2 credits), Motor Industry - Introductory Skills
 21858: Demonstrate good workhabits and perform safe workpractices in the motor and related
industries, (Internal 4 credits), Automotive Workshop Engineering

Level Two Catering Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop skills in cooking and presentation of food as well as nutrition and food safety.
Pathway – This course can leads to Level Three Catering.
Recommended Entry – Level One Home Economicsis useful but not essential.
Course Outline – This course is a combination of Home Economicsand Technology Achievement Standards
and Service IQIndustry Unit Standards. The Service IQ standards include foodsafety, knife
skills, baking and coffeeappreciation. The achievement standards include sustainable living
and processing a lemon meringue pie. Not all students willdo all standards – there is
flexibility in this course so that students are able to do the standards that are most suited to
their individual needs. LevelTwoCatering students are expected to help with catering for
school functionsand they may have the opportunity to run a café.
 167: Practise food safety methods in a foodbusiness, (Internal 4 credits), Food Safety
 13272: Cookfood items by baking, (Internal 2 credits), Cookery
 13285: Handle and maintain knives in a commercialkitchen, (Internal 2 credits), Cookery
 17285: Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffeeequipment and prepare espresso
beverages under supervision, (Internal 4 credits), Food and Beverage Service
 91356: Developa conceptualdesign foran outcome, (Internal 6 credits), Home Economics2.4
 91351: Implement advanced procedures to process a specified product, (Internal 4 credits), Processing
Technologies 2.60

Level Two & Three Childcare Return To Contents
Purpose –Over a two year period students at Waihi College will be offeredthe chance to complete a ‘National
Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education’ (LevelThree). This is done in conjunctionwith
Gateway. The Gateway component is a compulsory part of this course.
Pathway – This course leads to entry level certificatesand diplomas such as Waikato University or Wintec or
BOP Polytechnic.
Recommended Entry – Entry is open toany student withan interest in working with young people
Course Outline – This course has all of its assessments run in conjunctionwith either Plunketor Porse
(facilitatedhere at the College by the teacher). There is a component of 80 hours of time spent
in childcare centres in the area – this is to build up the skills needed to gain the standards.
Course Fees 2014 – $50bond that is refunded at the end of the year providing the course workbooksare
completed.
 10019: Child Safety,(Internal 4 credits), Level Three
 10020: Keep clean and safe, (Internal 2 credits), LevelTwo
 10024: Promoting good health, (Internal 2 credits), Level Two
 26712: Nutrition, (Internal 4 credits), Level Two
 26708: Communication, (Internal 5 credits), Level Three
 26709: Observation of a child, (Internal 3 credits), Level Three
 20407: Cultural diversity,(Internal 4 credits), Level Three
 27145: Learning plans, (Internal 4 credits), LevelThree
 26707: Play,(Internal 6 credits), LevelThree
Note not all these standards were on the profile builder website

Level Two Drama Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Drama. Toestablish academic and professional pathways.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Drama.
Recommended Entry – Level One Drama is recommended, but not essential. Important to have an
established interest in drama, production and/or live performance.
Course Outline – The LevelTwo Drama programme offers some workshopsin Dramatic technique, script
work,and devising. It provides students the opportunity to participate in significant
productions and explores the links between classical and contemporary literature and
contemporary physical theatre. Students will attend professional theatrical productions as a
part of their coursework. The course continues the students’ academic pathways towards
tertiary study and introduces a formal academic element to the work. The Level TwoDrama
course continues to build upon the students first hand experiences of Drama related
professions and enables students to form professional relationships with potential employers.
Students will be encouraged to extend their ideas towards developing their ownbusiness
endeavours.
Course Fees 2014 – $20and $48 Field Trip (Red Leap)
Assessment Information – 18 Credits of which 4 are externally assessed (note all standards offeredin Level
One Drama contribute to the Literacy component of NCEA level one). Additional performing arts
technology units in areas such as lighting, constructionand set design can be made available for
students who signal their interest.
 91213: Apply drama techniques in a scripted context, (Internal 4 credits), Drama 2.1
 91214: Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention, (Internal 5 credits), Drama 2.2
 91218: Performa substantial acting role in a scripted production, (Internal 5 credits), Drama 2.6
 91219: Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance,
(External 4 credits), Drama 2.7

Level Two English Return To Contents
Purpose –To continue to provide Waihi College students withopportunities to develop English order skills in
reading, writing, thinking and organising their ideas.
Pathway – This course includes University Entrance Literacy Standards and leads to LevelThree English or
Level Three Classics or Level Three History.
Recommended Entry – Evidenceof passing grades in Level One Advanced English or Level One English –
students must have Level One Literacy component.
Course Outline – Carrying on from Level One English this course will cover many of the same standards as the
Advanced English Course, withan emphasis on suiting the programme to the students’
individual needs and abilities. University Entrance Literacy standards will be available and
although most assessments willbe internal students will be able to sit external assessments if
they wish.
Assessment Information – possible 27 Credits (8 External) The standards willbe chosen from -
 91098: Analyse specified aspect(s)of studied written text(s), supported by evidence, (External 4
 91099: Analyse specified aspect(s)of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence, (External 4
 91100: Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by
evidence, (External 4 credits), English 2.3
Internals (note the speech internal is an optional standard by the student).
 91102: Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text, (Internal 3 credits), English 2.5
2.7

Level Two Geography Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Geography.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Geography.
Recommended Entry – Level One Geography.
Course Outline – The LevelTwo academic course has twobroad themes. One is physical inter-relationship,
using a case study of the South Island high country. Issues like deforestation and Pest Control
are also examined. The second theme is about urban settlements and patterns around the
world withcase studies of various cities, and in particular Dubai. At the same time skills to do
with using maps and a variety of other information sources are followedup and these are
applied to research work. Other contexts include; the current New Zealand geographic issue
of 1080 poison, and a global issue of desertification.
Course Fees 2014 – Fees for a field trip to the South Island $550.
 91240: Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment, (External 4 credits),
Geography 2.1
 91241: Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern, (Internal 3 credits), Geography 2.2
 91243: Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment,
(External 4 credits), Geography 2.4
 91244: Conduct geographic research with guidance, (Internal 5 credits), Geography 2.5
 91245: Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue, (Internal 3 credits),
Geography 2.6
 91246: Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale, (Internal 3 credits), Geography 2.7

Level Two Agriculture Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Agriculture.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Agriculture.
Recommended Entry – There is a minimum age limit – students must be at least 16 years old.
Course Outline – This is an introductory course in practical farm skills. Students will have the opportunities
to learn the basics of stock fencing, ATV riding, tractordriving, chainsaw use and stock
handing. If the student chooses they can add a dairy Gateway course, which involvesworking
one day per week on a dairy farm for 10 weeks or more, learning how to milk cows. There will
also be a wide range of opportunities to investigate different farming businesses around the
district. There is an expectation that the student willhave a rain coat that they are prepared to
wear in wet weather. There is a very high degree of maturity required with regard to farm
safety.
Course Fees – There are no fees with this course. But students will be expected to help with the Waihi College
farm fundraising efforts. They willneed to have wet weather gear whichthey can keep at the farm
unit.
Assessment Information – 45 LevelTwoCredits & 6 Level One Credits (0 External) -
 6916: Demonstrate knowledgeof the Approved Code of Practicerelating to chainsaw use, (Internal 5
credits), Forest Operations.
 6917: Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation, (Internal 8 credits), Non Commercial Forestry Skills
 18192: Demonstrate knowledge of how cowsproduce milk, (Internal 2 credits), Dairy Farming
 19044: Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use,
(Internal 3 credits), Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
 19112: Check and report on livestock, (Internal 4 credits), Farming Skills
 23540: Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and the consequences of injury in a rural
workplace,(Internal 5 credits), General Agriculture
 24548: Assist with milking, (Internal 8 credits), Dairy Farming
 24557: Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike, (Internal 3 credits), Agricultural
Vehicles and Machinery
 24832: Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire fortransport and
storage, (Internal 5 credits), Fencing
 24836: Describe non-electric fences, fencesupport materials, and safe practices in fencing, (Internal 2
credits), Fencing
 27602: Ride a quad bike on flat terrain in controlled conditions under close supervision, (Internal 3
Level One credits), Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

Level Two Horticulture Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Horticulture.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Agriculture.
Recommended Entry –LevelOne Horticulture wouldhelp but is not essential. Students do need to get their
hands dirty and be enthusiastic.
Course Outline – Level TwoHorticulture involves learning more about how plants grow and function,and
factorsthat affectplant growth. The practical workinvolves producing new plants using a
number of propagation techniques. This means learning ways to produce new plants from
existing plants without growing them from seed. Care and maintenance of the new plants is
also part of the course. We shall also be learning about the environmental impact of
horticultural operations.
Course Fees – ??
 27707 Unit Demonstrate knowledge of plant propagation by budding, grafting, layering and tissue
culture (Internal 5 credits)
 22177: Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functionof plants, (Internal 5 credits), Production
Horticulture
 22183: Plant out horticulture crops by hand, (Internal 5 credits), ProductionHorticulture
 22191: Demonstrate knowledge of factorswhich influence plant growth, (Internal 5 credits),
ProductionHorticulture
 91298: Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product,
(Internal 4 credits), Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10
Note 27707 is not on the vocational pathways web site.

Level Two Biology Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Biological Sciences.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Biology.
Recommended Entry – Level One Science – achieved in all the biology standards.
Course Outline – Biology is the study of life. This course covers: practicalinvestigations, interactions of
humans, evolution, patterns in populations/communities, cell structure/function and genetics.
There is a three day field trip to Goat Island marine reserve, Tiritiri Matangi, Kelly Tarltons,
and the Miranda Bird Sanctuary. .
Course Fees 2014 – Fees for a field trip to Goat Island $280 (approx.) plus workbook$29.70.
 91156: Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level, (External 4 credits), Biology
2.4
 91157: Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change, (External 4 credits), Biology 2.5
 91158: Investigate a pattern in an ecologicalcommunity, withsupervision, (Internal 4 credits), Biology
2.6
 91159: Demonstrate understanding of gene expression, (External 4 credits), Biology 2.7
 91160: Investigate biological material at the microscopic level, (Internal 3 credits), Biology 2.8

Level Two Chemistry Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and understanding of Chemistry.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Chemistry.
Recommended Entry – Level One Science – achieved in the external
standards.
Course Outline – This course provides students witha good grounding in the basics of Chemistry. Students
will do practical standards to identify unknown salts and to measure the strengths of acids and
bases. Theory topics include organic chemistry, bonding and structures in chemicals, and
chemical reactions. Students willalso carry out a research assignment on polymer technology.
Course Fees – Fees for course notes $10.
 91161: Carry out quantitative analysis, (Internal 4 credits), Chemistry 2.1
 91162: Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution, (Internal 3 credits), Chemistry 2.2
 91163: Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology,
(Internal 3 credits), Chemistry 2.3
 91164: Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes, (External 5
credits), Chemistry 2.4
 91165: Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds, (External4
credits), Chemistry 2.5
 91166: Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity, (External 4 credits), Chemistry 2.6

Level Two Graphics Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in designing Architecture and Products.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Graphics.
Recommended Entry – Level One Graphics.
Course Outline – This course challenges students to think about the fundamentals of design and how this is
used in developing products and architecture. Briefs or units of workare used to solve
architectural or design problems. Design skills, drawings skills, computers and presentation
skills are all used tohelp solve these problems. Students will learn to use sketching
techniques, produce formal drawings using instruments, computer presentations and
computer drawing programmes.
Course Fees – Students willneed subject specific equipment and stationery.
Assessment Information – 21 Credits (6 External theseare assessedas aportfolio/evidenceofworkthere will
be no exam) -
 91337: Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas, (External 3 credits), Design and
 91339: Produceinstrumental perspective projection drawings to communicate design ideas, (External
3 credits), Design and Visual Communication 2.32
 91340: Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform owndesign ideas, (Internal 3
credits), Design and Visual Communication 2.33
 91341: Developa spatial design through graphics practice, (Internal 6 credits), Design and Visual
Communication 2.34
 91342: Developa product design through graphics practice, (Internal 6 credits), Design and Visual
Communication 2.35

Level Two Art Painting Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in the field of Painting.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Art Painting and/or LevelThree Art Photography.
Recommended Entry – Level One Art Painting or Level On Art Photography.
Course Outline – This course challenges the student todevelop art worksand express ideas in a range of
painting media and styles through the study of a number of artists’ working methods and
ideas. Students expand their repertoire of drawing and painting skills, applying what they
have learnt from practicalstudies of artist models. These skills are then applied in mixed
media artworks whichcommunicate ideas in an extended series of interrelated art works. The
year’s workculminates in the twopanel folioof work,the external assessment.
Course Fees 2014 – Materials and equipment fees of $40.
Assessment Information – 24 Credits (12 External theseare assessedas aportfolio/evidenceofworkthere
will beno exam) -
 91306: Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas fromestablished practice appropriate to
painting., (Internal 4 credits), Visual Arts 2.1
 91311: Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting., (Internal 4
 91316: Developideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established painting practice.,
(Internal 4 credits), Visual Arts 2.3
 91321: Producea systematic body of workthat shows understanding of art making conventions and
ideas within painting., (External 12 credits), Visual Arts 2.4

Level Two Health Education Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge of key Health components.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Health Education.
Recommended Entry – Level One Health Education.
Course Outline – This course will offeryouthe opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of
activities in a variety of contexts. The main focusof this course is to equip you withthe
foundation knowledge of health if youwish to pursue this area in the future as well as
improving a variety of interpersonal skills whichwill be useful in any context.
 91235: Analyse an adolescent health issue, (External 5 credits), Health 2.1
 91236: Evaluatefactors that influence people's ability to manage change, (Internal 5 credits), Health 2.2
 91237: Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community,
(Internal 5 credits), Health 2.3
 91239: Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies foraddressing the issues,
(Internal 5 credits), Health 2.5

Level Two History Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in History.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three History or Level Three Classics.
Recommended Entry – Level One History or Level One English or LevelOne Advanced English.
Course Outline – This course involves units on the origins of WorldWar One, Russia 1892-1926, Germany –
Nazism and Vietnam. The internal assessments coverresearch, the writing of reports and
radio broadcast. This course willappeal to students whoare interested in current affairs and
historical fiction. Skills from History are applicable in many other fields where organisation
and essay skills are required.
 91229: Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders,
 91230: Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders, (Internal 5
credits), History 2.2
 91231: Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders, (External 4
credits), History
 91232: Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New
Zealanders, (Internal 5 credits), History 2.4
 91233: Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event, (External 5 credits), History
2.5
 91234: Examine how a significant historical event affectedNew Zealand society, (External 5 credits),
History 2.6

Level Two Te Reo Maori Return To Contents
Purpose –To provide students with basic reading, writing and speaking skills in Te Reo.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Te Reo.
Recommended Entry – Level One Te Reo Maori
Course Outline – This Level Twoacademic course continues and includes the study of Te Re Maori me
Tikanaga.
 91284: Whakarongo kia mohio ki te reo o te ao torotoro, (Internal 4 credits), Te Reo Maori 2.1
 91285: Korero kia whakamahi i te reo o te ao torotoro, (Internal 6 credits), Te Reo Maori 2.2
 91286: Panui kia mohio ki te reo o te ao torotoro, (External 6 credits), Te Reo Maori 2.3
 91287: Tuhi i te reo o te ao torotoro, (External 6 credits), Te Reo Maori 2.4

Level Two Mathematics Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills of Mathematical Techniques.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Statistics.
Recommended Entry – Numeracy obtained through Achievement Standards.
Course Outline – This course is designed for students who have done well at Level One and wish to continue
studying mathematics at Level Two. This course willprovide an opportunity forstudents who
wish to study Level Three Statistics. Topics taught include statistics, trigonometry, probability
simulations, sequences, probability and experiments. There is also a possibility of completing
an additional external assessment on calculus.
Course Fees – $10for a revision book and a scientific calculator.
 91258: Apply sequences and series in solving problems, (Internal 2 credits), Mathematics and Statistics
2.3
 91259: Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems, (Internal 3 credits), Mathematics and
Statistics 2.4
 91265: Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods, (Internal 3 credits),
 91267: Apply probability methods in solving problems, (External 4 credits), Mathematics and Statistics
2.12
 91268: Investigate a situation involvingelements of chance using a simulation, (Internal 2 credits),
 91262: Apply calculus methods in solving problems, (External 5 credits), Mathematics and Statistics 2.7

Level Two Media Design Return To Contents
Purpose –Todevelop knowledge and skills with design programmes while learning the principles and
elements of design to enable students to apply forTertiary study.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Media Design.
Recommended Entry – Level One Media Design.
Course Outline – Students willbe working closely with clients to develop a variety of outcomes. These may
include print, website, animation or possible film. The students will have a chance to develop
skills in Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lash, Sony Vegas and Microsoftproducts.
Course Fees – Usual fees and print credit.
 91355: Select and use planning tools to manage the development of an outcome, (Internal 4 credits),
Generic Technology 2.2
 91363: Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design, (External 4 credits), Generic Technology
2.10
 91368: Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital information outcome with
dynamically linked data, (Internal 6 credits), Digital Technologies 2.41
 91369: Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts of digital media, (Internal 4 credits), Digital
Technologies 2.42
 91370: Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome, (Internal 4
credits), Digital Technologies 2.43

Level Two Music Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in Music.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Music.
Recommended Entry – Level One Music (orthroughan interviewwith TICof Music).
Course Outline – Level TwoMusic builds directly on the material coveredin Level One and the course is
almost the same but the required level of achievement is at a higher level. Students will
perform, compose (using Sibelius software),Guitar Proand research musical genre. Musical
arranging is introduced at this level. Students will elect a variety of the available standards
based on their level of interest and ability in different aspects of this course.
Assessment Information – Selected from37 Credits (4 External) -
 91270: Performtwosubstantial pieces of music as a featured soloist, (Internal 6 credits), Making Music
2.1
 91271: Compose twosubstantial pieces of music, (Internal 6 credits), Making Music 2.4
 91272: Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group,
(Internal 4 credits), Making Music 2.3
 91273: Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble, (Internal 5 credits), Music Studies 2.8
 91274: Performa substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument, (Internal 3
credits), Making Music 2.2
 91276: Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores, (External 4 credits), Music
Studies 2.6
 91277: Demonstrate understanding of two substantial contrasting music works, (Internal 6 credits),
Music Studies 2.7
 91278: Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music, (Internal 4 credits), Music Studies 2.9

Level Two & Three English Skills Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop English skills in all areas of the subject.
Pathway – This can be studied at Level Twoand/or LevelThree.
Recommended Entry – Level One Literacy.
Course Outline – This is a multi-level course for students who wish to improve their skills and qualificationsin
any area of English. The Unit Standards (levels twoand three) will be offered fromthe
domains of Communication, English and Core Skills (as will some of the Achievement
Standards if required). The emphasis is on building an individual programme of workbased
around each student’s needs.
Assessment Information – Selected from34 Credits (0 External) -
Level One Credits (Forthosestudentsthatdidn’t sit lastyear)
 90052: Producecreative writing, (Internal 3 credits), English 1.4
 90053: Produceformal writing, (Internal 3 credits), English 1.5
Level TwoCredits
 3492: Write a short report, (Internal 3 credits), Writing
2.7
 91105: Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s), (Internal 4 credits), English 2.8
Level Three Credits
 91475: Producea selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains and structures
ideas, (Internal 6 Level Three credits), English 3.?
 91480: Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading,
supported by evidence, (Internal 3 Level Three credits), English 3.?

Level Two Outdoor Education Return To Contents
Purpose –– To develop knowledge, skills and leadership in outdoor sport and recreation
Pathway – This course includes both Level 2 and 3 assessments. The course provides experience and expertise
leading to outdoors instructor’s qualifications provided by tertiary institutions. It provides 23 credits
towards the National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Level 3).
Recommended Entry – Level 1 Outdoor Education
Course Outline – This is a practical and theory based course using both achievement standards and unit
standards, aimed to develop yourknowledge, skills and leadership in the great outdoors. You
will gain a higher level of experience and expertise in both camping and tramping and will be
expected to plan and organise an outdoor experience fora group. You willgain some
theoretical understanding of outdoor recreation including map interpretation, weather
prediction and risk management of groups in the outdoors.
Course Fees – $350.00
Assessment Information – This course uses both achievement standards and unit standard at both level 2
and 3. (Level 2, 7 credits; Level 3, 21 credits)
Level Three Standards
 3491 Write a report (Internal 4 credits)
 13377 Identify and manage hazards and risks in relation to a recreation activity and environment
(Internal 4 credits)
 20146 Apply concepts of basic risk management as an outdoor recreation leader (Internal 5 credits)
 20673 Demonstrate knowledge of injury prevention and risk and injury management in sport or
recreation (Internal 4 credits)
 21414 Plan and run a recreation activity (Internal 4 credits)
Level TwoStandards
 20159 Gather and apply weather information to an outdoor recreation activity (Internal 2 credits)
 431 Navigate in good visibility on land (Internal 2 credits)
 91333 Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor
activity(Internal3 credits)

Level Two Art Photography Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in the field of Photography.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three Art Painting and/or LevelThree Art Photography.
Recommended Entry – Level One Art Painting or Level On Art Photography.
Course Outline – This course challenges the student todevelop photographic art works and express ideas in a
range of photographic styles through the study of a number of art photographers’ working
methods and ideas. Students expand their repertoire of photography skills, applying what
they have learnt frompractical studies of artist models. These skills are then applied in mixed
media artworks whichcommunicate ideas in an extended series of interrelated art works. The
year’s workculminates in the twopanel folioof work,the external assessment.
Course Fees 2014 – $30(subject fee) materials and equipment fees of $15 plus ongoing costs of print credit.
Assessment Information – 24 Credits (12 External theseare assessedas aportfolio/evidenceofworkthere
will beno exam) -
 91307: Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas fromestablished practice appropriate to
photography., (Internal 4 credits), Visual Arts 2.1
 91312: Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography., (Internal
 91317: Developideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice.,
(Internal 4 credits), Visual Arts 2.3
 91322: Producea systematic body of workthat shows understanding of art making conventions and
ideas within photography., (External 12 credits), Visual Arts 2.4

Level Two Physical Education Return To Contents
Purpose –To develop knowledge and skills in PhysicalEducation.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three PhysicalEducation.
Recommended Entry – Level One PhysicalEducation or Level Sports Education or Level One Outdoor
Education(checkthis withKevin)?
Course Outline – This course challenges the student to think about how the body responds to movement.
Students will explore the local coastline in kayaksas well as volleyball,badminton and touch.
Theory topics will include anatomy, exercise, physiology, skill learning and fitness studies.
Students will also gain a certificatein first aid.
Course Fees 2014 – $ For first aid course. $5 snorkelling/kayaking
 91330: Performa physical activity in an applied setting, (Internal 4 credits), PhysicalEducation 2.4
 91331: Examine the significance forself, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity,ora
festival, (Internal 4 credits), PhysicalEducation 2.5
 91333: Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity,
 91334: Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in
physical activity,(Internal 3 credits), PhysicalEducation 2.8

Level Two Product Design Return To Contents
Purpose –Todesign and manufacture a product in response to a design based problem.
Pathway – This course can lead to Level Three ProductDesign or Level Three Building and Construction.
Recommended Entry – Level One ProductDesign with completed Level One External.
Course Outline – This course not only requires students to manufacture a specified product but to develop
that product to meet the specified needs of the intended user.
Course Fees 2014 – $55and print credit.
 91344: Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with
special features, (Internal 6 credits), Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20
 91354: Undertake brief development to address an issue, (Internal 4 credits), Generic Technology 2.1
 91356: Developa conceptualdesign foran outcome, (Internal 6 credits), Generic Technology 2.3
 91359: Demonstrate understanding of the role of material evaluation in product development,

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