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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91336
Analyse group processes in physical activity
Level 2 - Physical Education –
Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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91337
Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
Level 2 - Design and Visual Communication –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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91338
Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
Level 2 - Design and Visual Communication –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Creative Industries Recommended4
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91351
Implement advanced procedures to process a specified product
Level 2 - Processing Technologies –
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related4
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91352
Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in processing
Level 2 - Processing Technologies –
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related4
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91353
Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in preservation and packaging for product storage
Level 2 - Processing Technologies –
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related4
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91354
Undertake brief development to address an issue
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Creative Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended4
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91355
Select and use planning tools to manage the development of an outcome
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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91356
Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Creative Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended6
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91357
Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended6
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91359
Demonstrate understanding of the role of material evaluation in product development
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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91364
Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts related to human factors in design
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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91365
Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts used in manufacturing
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Services Industries Recommended4
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91366
Undertake development and implementation of an effective manufacturing process
Level 2 - Generic Technology –
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Services Industries Recommended6
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91733
Demonstrate understanding of initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future
Level 2 - Environmental Sustainability –
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Recommended4
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91734
Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue
Level 2 - Environmental Sustainability –
Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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4
Maintain hand tools and service small engines used in horticulture
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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44
Establish and maintain shelter
Level 2 - Production Horticulture –
5
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159
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues in wood manufacturing industries
Level 2 - Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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816
Demonstrate knowledge of fruit production in New Zealand
Level 2 - Fruit Production
5
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829
Demonstrate knowledge of plant nomenclature
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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1227
Demonstrate knowledge of plantation forest harvesting
Level 2 - Forestry Knowledge –
5
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2765
Plant trees or shrubs
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
Creative Industries Sector-related5
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2803
Maintain a documented work record of horticultural activities
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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5148
Monitor health and provide husbandry for cats
Level 2 - Animal Care
5
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5152
Monitor health and provide husbandry for horses
Level 2 - Animal Care
5
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5153
Monitor health and provide husbandry for ruminants
Level 2 - Animal Care –
5
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6916
Demonstrate knowledge of the rules relating to chainsaw use
Level 2 - Forest Operations –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related5
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6951
Demonstrate knowledge of selecting plantation trees
Level 2 - Forest Silvicultural Operations –
5
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8005
Operate a mechanical timber stacking system
Level 2 - Timber Yarding
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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15608
Describe the seed processing industry and seed certification and processing machines
Level 2 - Seed Dressing
5
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16048
Describe the development and introduction of te Tiriti o Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi
Level 2 - Te Mätauranga Mäori Whänui
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Recommended5
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16338
Describe how New Zealand Greenshell mussel (kutai, kuku) spat are obtained and used
Level 2 - Aquaculture
5
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16559
Describe responsibilities of a seafood industry worker under the Fisheries Act 1996
Level 2 - Seafood Risk Management
5
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17769
Demonstrate knowledge of general health, safety, and environmental requirements in forestry
Level 2 - Forest Foundation Skills –
5
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18003
Describe poultry biosecurity principles in a poultry production operation
Level 2 - Poultry Husbandry –
5
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19074
Prepare for calving and assist with calving a cow as directed
Level 2 - Cattle Farming
5
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19146
Carry out wool shed tasks during shearing operations
Level 2 - Sheep Farming
5
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19437
Describe nets and net mending tools and equipment, and mend a hole in mesh netting
Level 2 - Seafood Vessel Operations
5
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19460
Maintain and repair equine fencing
Level 2 - Equine Care
5
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20570
Describe nursery growing media and soils
Level 2 - Nursery Production
5
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20935
Describe the Quota Management System in New Zealand
Level 2 - Seafood Generic
5
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21212
Harvest a horticulture crop by hand
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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21959
Identify a grave site and undertake a probe
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
5
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21960
Determine grave digging requirements and prepare for digging
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
5
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22174
Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers
Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills
5
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22185
Demonstrate knowledge of quality control systems in production horticulture
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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22188
Demonstrate knowledge of irrigation systems used in horticulture
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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22191
Demonstrate knowledge of factors which influence plant growth
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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22995
Demonstrate knowledge of employment in a forestry operation
Level 2 - Forest Foundation Skills –
5
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