2PHYS

Level 2 Physics

Option Selection will be opened again in January 2024. Information is currently being updated and may change at any time.

Option Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.

This course explores essential aspects of Physics  for students aspiring to physics related careers (engineering, architecture, medicine, trades, etc). The course is made up of two semesters: Semester A - Electrical Engineering and Semester B - Mechanics and Motion

This course is a strongly recommend for Level 3 Physics.



Option Overview

Semester A
Electrical Engineering
Learning for Electicity and Electromagnetism External
Unit Standard on Electric Circuits
Unit Standard of Electronics

Semester B
Mechanics and Motion
Investigation internal
Application of physics internal
Optional Mechanics External - highly recommended for students wanting to follow an engineering pathway.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Science or HOD approval. Level 1 Mechanics strongly recommended.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This option is eligible for course endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 29
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 18240 v8
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18241 v8
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91168 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91169 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91173 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 29
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.