Level Three Geography
Level
NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards.
Scholarship Optional
Entry Requirement
Students who have studied Geography previously.
Gained at least 14 credits in Level 1 or Level 2 Geography
Otherwise, entry may be obtained after consultation with Head of Department, dependent on NCEA Level 1 and 2 performances in other courses (especially English and Literacy at Level 2)
Cost
Approx $300 for a Queenstown field trip cost
Course Outline
Geographic Skills and Concepts - Mapping, Graphing, interpreting resources
Global Topic - Modern Day Slavery
Natural Processes - Dunedin Coastal Features and Processes
Cultural Processes - Tourism Development in Queenstown
Geographic Issue - Environment/sustainability
Assessment
Internals
AS 91430 - Carry out geographic research with consultation 5 credits
(Coastal Processes)
AS 91431 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue 3 credits
(Sustainability)
AS 91432 - Analyse a geographic topic at a global scale 3 credits
(Mode Day Slavery)
Optional Internals
AS 91428 - Contemporary Event from a geographic perspective - 3 credits
(Urban Planing)
Externals
AS 91427 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environments 4 credits
AS 91429 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment through the selection and application of geographic concepts and skills 4 credits
Where Does It Lead
To tertiary study at Polytechnic or University
Career opportunities in - Local Councils or Planning Departments, Central Government policy writing, Agriculture (Forestry, Mining, Farming), Conservation, Teaching, Geology, Climatology, Archaeology, Meteorology, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, Adventure and Outdoor pursuits.