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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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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22997
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of commercial forestry
Level 2 - Forest Foundation Skills –
5
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23032
Describe the logistics for an extended trip at sea on a commercial fishing vessel
Level 2 - Seafood Vessel Operations
5
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23091
Communicate in the workplace using conversational te reo Māori and waiata
Level 2 - Māori Management- Generic –
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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23780
Undertake general garden maintenance
Level 1 - Production Horticulture
5
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23781
Grow and pot up plants from stem cuttings
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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23783
Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed
Level 1 - Production Horticulture
5
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24615
Check and report on crop health and stages of development
Level 2 - Arable Farming
5
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24643
Assist with easy care lambing
Level 2 - Sheep Farming
5
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24832
Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage
Level 2 - Fencing –
5
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24834
Replace a broken post and repair a broken wire in fences
Level 2 - Fencing –
5
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25158
Demonstrate knowledge of the vegetable production industry
Level 2 - Vegetable Production
5
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25623
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe handling of deer in yards
Level 2 - Deer Farming –
5
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27213
Identify and interpret agrichemical product information, and describe safety procedures when working with agrichemicals
Level 2 - Plant Pest, Weed, and Disease Control
5
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27215
Prepare to apply, and apply, agrichemicals using hand held equipment
Level 2 - Plant Pest, Weed, and Disease Control
5
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27707
Describe plant propagation by budding, grafting, tissue culture and layering
Level 2 - Nursery Production
5
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27963
Demonstrate foundation knowledge of plantation forest establishment and silviculture operations
Level 2 - Forestry Knowledge –
5
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27966
Demonstrate knowledge of general safety requirements, safe driving practices and emergency procedures in a forest
Level 2 - Forest Foundation Skills –
5
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27996
Write a simple text on an everyday topic in English language
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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27997
Write a simple text for a practical everyday purpose in English language
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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27998
Complete a simple form with personal information in English language
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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27999
Write a simple connected text on a familiar topic in English language
Level 2 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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28001
Complete a form in English language
Level 2 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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28578
Demonstrate knowledge of the rendering process in a meat processing operation
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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