COMMERCE/BUSINESS: NCEA LEVEL 1

Level 1 commerce gives akonga an introduction to Accounting, Economics and Business concepts and models.

Akonga will gain knowledge and understanding of both financial and non financial decision making including putake (the origin or reason for being). You will look at different organisations and their decision making processes, as well as develop and run your own business.

Possible pathways: This course will help to develop a strong basis for Level 2 and 3 Business.

NCEA credits available: 15 Credits Achievement Standards credits, two internal and one external

Exclusions: None

BUSINESS: NCEA LEVEL 2

Course description:

This course introduces students to macro-economics and studies topics around inflation, growth and unemployment. It examines how the New Zealand economy reacts to changes. The course also offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge in designing a new product and developing a business plan. There is an opportunity for students to gain credits in Technology for their business product.

Possible pathways:

This course supports students who want to study Business or Commerce at University. It builds strong foundations for study Level 3 Business.

NCEA credits available: Students can gain up to 16 internal Achievement Standard credits and 4 external credits for Business as well as up to 10 internal credits for Technology.

Exclusions: None

BUSINESS: NCEA LEVEL 3

Course description:

This course is about how individuals and groups of people organise, plan, and act to create and develop goods and services to satisfy customers.

Students will form a company, undertake market research, produce a business and marketing plan, present a pitch on their business idea, sell their good or service and then review their success. Students also analyse how and why New Zealand businesses that operate in global markets make operational and strategic decisions.

Students gain knowledge and understanding of good business practice through fostering qualities of resilience, resourcefulness and initiative. Skills are developed in problem solving, co-operation, decision making, negotiation, and written and oral communication.

Possible pathways:

This course supports students who want to study Business or Commerce at University, with majors in accounting, agri-business, human resource management, economics, marketing and many more.

NCEA credits available: Students can gain up to 15 Achievement Standard credits internally and University Entrance.

Exclusions: None

HISTORY NCEA LEVEL 1

Course description:

This course introduces students to how historical events have impacted the world. This course will develop critical thinking about history and understanding of different perspectives on historical events. Students will study WWII’s impacts on NZ and the counterculture of the 1960-70s.

Possible pathways:

Researcher, Working on the Treaty of Waitangi Settlements, Historian, Working for Ministry of Culture and Heritage, Working for Iwi on Historical projects, Archivist, Heritage Manager, Historical Building Inspector, Conservation Officer, Museum Education Officer, Museum Curator, Museum Exhibitions Officer and History Teacher.

NCEA credits available:

15 Achievement Standard credits, two internal standards and one external standard

Exclusions: None

HISTORY: NCEA LEVEL 2

Course description:

Students studying year 12 history will gain an understanding about the past and how ideas about the past have changed with time. Students will understand their community, society and nation through history. Students will learn that the truth is subjective and should be supported by firm evidence and argument. Students will be consulted about topics that they want to cover in history. Half of the year will focus on New Zealand history and the other half will focus on international history.

Possible pathways:

Researcher, Working on the Treaty of Waitangi Settlements, Historian, Working for Ministry of Culture and Heritage, Working for Iwi on Historical projects, Archivist, Heritage Manager, Historical Building Inspector, Conservation Officer, Museum Education Officer, Museum Curator, Museum Exhibitions Officer and History Teacher.

NCEA credits available:

20 Achievement Standard credits

Exclusions: None 

HISTORY: NCEA LEVEL 3

Course description:

Students studying year 13 history will develop a deeper understanding of how history has shaped the present. They will learn that historical truths are subjective and should be supported with firm evidence and coherent arguments. Students will be consulted about topics that they want to cover in history. Half of the year will focus on New Zealand history and the other half will focus on international history.

Possible pathways:

Researcher, Working on the Treaty of Waitangi Settlements, Historian, Working for Ministry of Culture and Heritage, Working for Iwi on Historical projects, Archivist, Heritage Manager, Historical Building Inspector, Conservation Officer, Museum Education Officer, Museum Curator, Museum Exhibitions Officer and History Teacher.

NCEA credits available:

20 Achievement Standard credits

Exclusions: None 

TOURISM: NCEA LEVEL 2 AND 3

Course description:

This course enables students to learn about different aspects of the New Zealand and overseas Tourism Industries. It is open to Year 12 and 13 students

Possible pathways:

Students can move on to further study at Whitireia or NZ School of Tourism or employment in the Travel and Tourism Industry.

NCEA credits available:

Students can gain 15-20 Unit Standard credits internally in this course.

Exclusions: None

SOCIAL SCIENCES

GEOGRAPHY: NCEA LEVEL 1

Course description:

Geography explores the relationship between people and the environment. Studying Geography at Level 1 gives you the foundation skills to be able to look at the world through a critical lens and ask questions such as what would happen if or how that feature affects people and the natural environment. Geography at this level allows you to integrate the social sciences in a practical way. Techniques learnt contribute to literacy and numeracy at NCEA L1.

Possible pathways:

Geographers find employment in many areas. GIS is a growing area of employment. Geographers go on to be cartographers, town planners, commercial surveyors, teachers to name a few of the occupations. Geographers gain the critical thinking skills to be active participants in many service industries.

NCEA credits available:

23 Credits Achievement Standards

Exclusions: None

GEOGRAPHY: NCEA LEVEL 2

Course description:

In Level 2 geography you will build on knowledge and skills taught in Level 1. Topics of study include urban patterns, global study, contemporary geographic issues, Taupo volcanic zone, inequalities in development. This is as well as developing geographic skills such as mapping and GIS, statistical analysis. As part of this course you will be expected to carry out an inquiry on an area of geographic interest.

Possible pathways:

This is an academic and vocational pathway. Geographers are employed in such diverse fields as surveying and cartography as well as town planning and social policy decision making. Geographers have the critical skills to find employment in a wide range of service industries.

NCEA credits available:

22 Credits Achievement standards

Exclusions: None

GEOGRAPHY: NCEA LEVEL 3

Course description:

The study of geography at Level 3 is aimed at equipping students with the skills and critical thinking dispositions to embrace a changing world. Students will look at the interaction between the natural and cultural world. Students taking this subject will look at topics as diverse as modern piracy and human trafficking. They will investigate the impact of pollution of marine environments. They will get to explore the impact tourism is having on the places and spaces of New Zealand.

Possible pathways:

As Level 3 geography is a UE subject, students can use the credits gained in this subject to pursue a tertiary pathway. Geography graduates are in high demand in the service industries such as local and regional government. The development of GIS as a tool for analysis and decision making is an area that is experiencing high growth. Geographers develop critical thinking skills to contribute to many occupations and industries.

NCEA credits available:

17 Credits in Achievement Standards

Exclusions: None