Assessment Standards at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
Vocational Pathways assessment standards for the 2026 academic year. Match recommended and sector-related assessment standards by choosing level, industry pathway and standards type.
Found 456 matching standards
Standard
Description
Credits
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19143
Perform calculations in a primary industry context
Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills
3
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19459
Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of, and erect temporary electric fences in an equine environment
Level 2 - Equine Care
3
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20797
Describe farm practices and farm animal behaviour
Level 2 - General Agriculture
3
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22782
Describe endophytes and the cropping process in the seed processing industry
Level 2 - Seed Dressing
3
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24542
Describe the impact of an agriculture system on soils
Level 2 - General Agriculture
3
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24555
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle
Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
3
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24833
Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types
Level 2 - Fencing –
3
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24835
Identify the location of a fault in electric fences, and replace electric fence components
Level 2 - Fencing
3
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25109
Drive poultry into a confined area in a poultry production operation
Level 2 - Poultry Husbandry –
3
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25476
Describe crop storage practices in accordance with local tikanga
Level 2 - Te Whakamahi Whenua
Services Industries Sector-related3
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27126
Describe and explain the purpose of purakau
Level 2 - Tikanga Concepts
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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27127
Describe and explain the purpose of pakiwaitara
Level 2 - Tikanga Concepts
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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29318
Describe an initial landing and settlement of waka māori in Aotearoa from Hawaiki
Level 2 - Tikanga Concepts
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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29319
Describe the deeds and roles of selected atua māori
Level 2 - Tikanga Concepts
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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29498
Hand thin buds, flowers, or fruit under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
3
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29505
Propagate plant material by division under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
3
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29662
Assist with surface finishing of timber, masonry, concrete or metal landscape structures
Level 2 - Landscape
3
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29771
Use the main features and functions of a presentation application for a purpose
Level 2 - Generic Computing
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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29777
Use the main features and functions of a database application to create and test a database
Level 2 - Generic Computing
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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29780
Configure, manage and use contemporary and emerging digital devices
Level 2 - Generic Computing
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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29783
Implement basic security when using digital devices and software
Level 2 - Generic Computing –
Services Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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30040
Describe the care, use, storage, handling, sharpening, and maintenance of hand knives in a food processing operation
Level 2 - Primary Products Food Processing - Operational Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended3
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30796
Demonstrate understanding of the process, role and significance of plant pollination by bees
Level 2 - Apiculture
3
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31505
Explain the use of karakia relevant to a kaupapa
Level 2 - Tikanga Practices
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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31506
Explain the use of waiata relevant to a kaupapa
Level 2 - Tikanga Practices
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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31507
Participate in the recitation of a karakia at a hui
Level 2 - Tikanga Practices
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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31509
Participate in the performance of a waiata tautoko
Level 2 - Tikanga Practices
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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31657
Describe water supply system components and tools, and assemble a simple water supply system
Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills
3
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31669
Assist with routine activities when undertaking development work in a horticulture operation
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
3
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31913
Operate a basic tractor on flat terrain under close supervision
Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
3
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32002
Compose and enter text to create and manage business documents
Level 2 - Business Information Processing –
Services Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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32417
Demonstrate knowledge of māori customary linkages with fish and habitat and feeding requirements of fish
Level 2 - Kaupapa Tangaroa
3
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33019
Communicate in an organisation
Level 2 - Interpersonal Communications
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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40058
Use mapping systems in a forestry operation
Level 2 - Forest Foundation Skills –
3
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91098
Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
Level 2 - English 2.1
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended4
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91099
Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
Level 2 - English Oral Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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91100
Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Level 2 - English 2.3
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended4
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91101
Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
Level 2 - English Written Language –
Creative Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended6
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91102
Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
Level 2 - English Oral Language –
Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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91103
Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text
Level 2 - English Visual Language –
Creative Industries Sector-related Services Industries Recommended3
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91104
Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
Level 2 - English Written Language –
Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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91105
Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
Level 2 - English Written Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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91106
Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
Level 2 - English Written Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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121
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of office equipment and administration processes
Level 2 - Business Administration Services –
Services Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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229
Identify the general locations and functions of vehicle systems and main components
Level 2 - Automotive Preventive Maintenance
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related4
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1619
Ride a horse in a balanced position at different gaits on the flat and over 50 to 60 cm fences
Level 2 - Equitation
Creative Industries Sector-related4
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1660
Identify, catch, and prepare a horse for exercise
Level 2 - Equine Training
4
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2395
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of engineering hand tools
Level 2 - Engineering Core Skills
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended4
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2396
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of portable hand held engineering power tools
Level 2 - Engineering Core Skills
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended4
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3467
Describe dynamics, and techniques for managing dynamics, of light motor vehicles
Level 2 - Core Driving Knowledge and Skills
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended4
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