Assessment Standards at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3

Assessment Standards at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3

Vocational Pathways assessment standards for the 2027 academic year. Match recommended and sector-related assessment standards by choosing level, industry pathway and standards type. For additional detail about specific standards, please use the Search Framework on the NZQA website.

Found 1950 matching standards

Standard

Description

Credits

  1. 18275

    Describe the major sectors in the New Zealand electricity supply industry and the relationships between them

    Level 2 - Electricity Supply - Core Skills

    Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related Manufacturing & Technology Recommended

    3

  2. 18740

    Create a simple computer program to meet a set brief

    Level 2 - Software Development - Programming

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related

    3

  3. 18763

    Describe the process of community development as a participant

    Level 2 - Recreation and Sport - Core Skills –

    3

  4. 18820

    Use and maintain knives for poultry processing

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  5. 18825

    Produce coated fresh poultry products

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  6. 18827

    Produce stuffed poultry breasts

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    3

  7. 18828

    Demonstrate knowledge of the production of secondary poultry products

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    5

  8. 18829

    Check calibration of, and record calibration of scales in poultry manufacturing

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    1

  9. 18830

    Package poultry products

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    3

  10. 18831

    Demonstrate knowledge of the production of primary processed poultry

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    8

  11. 18834

    Produce poultry portions using a hand operated saw

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    7

  12. 18836

    Produce chicken nibbles

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    2

  13. 18837

    Produce poultry breasts and tenderloin fillets

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    12

  14. 18838

    Trim poultry fillets to specified size and weight

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  15. 18842

    Hang live birds in shackles

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    6

  16. 18844

    Inspect and eviscerate poultry carcasses and harvest offal

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  17. 18845

    Hang and grade chilled, eviscerated poultry carcasses

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  18. 18851

    Perform general support duties in a poultry processing production team

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  19. 18856

    Palletise packaged food or related products manually to fulfil mixed orders

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related

    4

  20. 18857

    Build column and lock stacked pallets of packaged food or related products manually

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related

    2

  21. 18858

    Operate a strapping machine in food and related product packaging

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related

    2

  22. 18859

    Demonstrate knowledge of working in a food and related products freezer environment

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  23. 18861

    Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a scanning system and stock transfer in a food and related products warehouse

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    8

  24. 18866

    Perform manual operation of motor points for rail operations

    Level 2 - Rail Operations

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  25. 18909

    Set and operate a basic planing machine to produce simple wooden furniture components

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  26. 18915

    Use fixing hardware in furniture making

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    3

  27. 18917

    Construct hand joints for furniture

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    3

  28. 18918

    Construct a furniture carcase

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    6

  29. 18963

    Manually assemble wood packaging products

    Level 2 - Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Recommended

    3

  30. 18967

    Use and maintain portable nail or staple guns in the manufacture of wood products

    Level 2 - Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Recommended

    3

  31. 18968

    Paint wood products using conventional spray techniques

    Level 2 - Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    3

  32. 19044

    Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use

    Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    3

  33. 19047

    Demonstrate knowledge of the working principles, maintenance, and servicing of petrol and diesel engines

    Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

    2

  34. 19053

    Operate a motorcycle on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision

    Level 2 - Agricultural vehicles and machinery 

    3

  35. 19074

    Prepare for calving and assist with calving a cow as directed

    Level 2 - Cattle Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    5

  36. 19081

    Describe annual feed supply and demand, methods to manage feed surpluses and deficits, and perform calculations

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  37. 19106

    Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  38. 19110

    Work a farm dog and maintain its health and welfare

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    10

  39. 19112

    Check and report on livestock

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  40. 19114

    Assist with handling and treatment of livestock

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    6

  41. 19116

    Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    3

  42. 19138

    Describe weather, climate and micro-climate characteristics, and interpret weather maps for a primary industry operation

    Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  43. 19143

    Perform calculations in a primary industry context

    Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    3

  44. 19145

    Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of primary industry workers

    Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  45. 19146

    Carry out wool shed tasks during shearing operations

    Level 2 - Sheep Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    5

  46. 19147

    Describe the activities and identify the hazards in a wool shed during shearing from a farm perspective

    Level 2 - Sheep Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    2

  47. 19152

    Assist with the preparation and handling of lambs for docking

    Level 2 - Sheep Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    2

  48. 19172

    Move goods using a pallet jack

    Level 2 - Stock Control –

    Services Industries Sector-related

    1

  49. 19281

    Perform core stationary shunting duties

    Level 2 - Rail Operations

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  50. 19383

    Demonstrate knowledge of rail operator communication systems

    Level 2 - Rail Core Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

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