NCEA Level 3 Health
13HED Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. Shelford
The learning in Health at NCEA Level 3 course is an approved subject for entry to University and would complement anyone wishing to enter into social services or healthcare. Students will analyse societal issues and examine their impact on personal and societal wellbeing. Topics include a New Zealand health issue, an international health issue, health practices in contemporary New Zealand and current ethical issues in New Zealand.
Recommended Prior Learning
Literacy Level 2 NCEA and/or Level 2 Health 14 credits or at HOD’s discretion
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91461 v2 Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r * |
|
| A.S. 91462 v2 Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
5r,5w * |
|
| A.S. 91463 v2 Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r * |
|
| A.S. 91464 v2 Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.