New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 3)

Summary

This programme is a starting point for those interested in a career in science or engineering. You will study compulsory modules and then choose two elective modules.Besides learning theory, you will get to go on field trips, such as: A visit to a native tree nursery to learn about eco-sourcing and eco-restorationTo Lake Ngaroto to investigate plant and animal communities in a scrub ecosystemTo a local dog handler who trains and works dogs that detect American Foul Brood in beehives To Waikato Valley Chocolate Factory to learn about food processingYou will also come on campus and take part in class practical lab work, including:Testing the anti-bacterial action of honeyHoney sensory labNative tree identificationTesting physical and chemical properties of soil samples and identifying invertebrates collected on a field tripFieldwork sampling techniquesCentroids experiments and using Hook’s lawAdditionally, a wide range of topics are covered in the physics module and investigations will include experiments on:Gravitational constantsEnergyMagnetismElectricityOpticsThis programme provides a pathway for entry into higher-level science programmes or to one of our four engineering diplomas, for those who do not already meet the academic entry requirements.