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 865 matching standards
Standard
Description
Credits
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19044
Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use
Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
3
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19116
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation
Level 2 - Farming Skills
3
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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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26624
Read texts with understanding
Level 1 - Work and Study Skills –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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26625
Actively participate in spoken interactions
Level 1 - Work and Study Skills –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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26626
Interpret statistical information for a purpose
Level 1 - Work and Study Skills –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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26627
Use measurement to solve problems
Level 1 - Work and Study Skills –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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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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27602
Ride a quad bike on flat terrain under close supervision
Level 1 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
3
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27608
Drive a basic wheel tractor on flat terrain under close supervision
Level 1 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
3
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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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32000
Enter prescribed text accurately using basic keyboarding skills and identify safe ergonomic practices
Level 1 - Business Information Processing –
Services Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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32001
Compose and manage text to produce documents using basic keyboarding and layout skills
Level 1 - Business Information Processing –
Services Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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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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90939
Demonstrate understanding of aspects of heat
Level 1 - Physics –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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90940
Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics
Level 1 - Science - Core –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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90941
Investigate implications of electricity and magnetism for everyday life
Level 1 - Science - Core –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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90942
Investigate implications of wave behaviour for everyday life
Level 1 - Science - Core –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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90943
Investigate implications of heat for everyday life
Level 1 - Science - Core –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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90944
Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases
Level 1 - Science - Core –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Creative Industries Recommended4
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