Tawa College Tawa College

NCEA Level 3 Sustainable Projects 301

SUP301
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. van Echten.

Recommended Prior Learning

English at Level 2.


Sustainable Projects 301

This course is designed to help students get involved with environmental and sustainability issues in our community. We’ll be working together to achieve projects, and access lots of opportunities outside the classroom and potentially sign you up for short courses (like Predator Control, Urban Agriculture and Plant Management). 

In the classroom we’ll be exploring our local environment, and work on actually making a difference. This will involve discussion, speeches, reading articles, writing reports, analysing data, problem solving, and planning skills. You’ll need to bring passion, a willingness to give things a try, and to take charge. If you’re already leading projects, our class work can support the work you’re already doing. 

In previous years this class has created gardens, supplied rubbish bins,  created podcasts, or organised tours for the public. If you think it’ll make a difference, you can do it in this class.

Any questions, come see Mrs van Echten.

UE Approved Subject TBC - Education for Sustainability



Course Overview

Term 1
Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment, 4cr

Term 2
Create and deliver an oral text, 3cr

Term 3
Develop a strategy for an organisation that will contribute to a sustainable future, 5cr
Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future, 6cr

Term 4
Continue with
Develop a strategy for an organisation that will contribute to a sustainable future, 5cr
Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future, 6cr

Learning Areas:

English, Transition and Careers


Career Pathways

Elected Government Representative, Mining Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Zoologist, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biosecurity Officer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Urban/Regional Planner, Science Technician, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Dairy Farmer, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Ranger, Fishery Officer, Pest Control Technician, Landscape Architect, Health and Safety Inspector, Geophysicist, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Immigration Officer, Quarantine Officer, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Geospatial Specialist, Dairy Herd Manager, Facilities Manager