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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28580
Demonstrate understanding of livestock behaviour in the yards and when transporting in a meat processing operation
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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28581
Demonstrate knowledge of meat manufacturing in a meat processing operation
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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28582
Demonstrate knowledge of producing quality meat in a meat processing operation
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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28583
Demonstrate knowledge of grading meat carcasses in a meat processing operation
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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29165
Apply skills for employment in an equine industry workplace
Level 2 - Equine Care
5
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29171
Carry out routine, minor or temporary maintenance of equine facilities under close supervision
Level 2 - Equine Care
5
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29492
Care for a nursery crop
Level 2 - Nursery Production
5
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29493
Carry out basic canopy maintenance of trees or vines under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29494
Clean down post-harvest equipment ready for changeovers under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29496
Field graft vines under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29500
Pack graded horticultural produce and close containers under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29502
Plant out by hand under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29503
Prepare and dispatch pre-graded nursery plants
Level 2 - Nursery Production
5
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29506
Propagate plants by cuttings under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29507
Pull out the crop and clean the greenhouse for crop change, and set up the new crop under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29508
Sow seeds and monitor germination and emergence under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29509
Stack and move produce manually in a coolstore or other storage facility under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29510
Stack and strap packed horticultural produce under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29511
Train and prune brambles under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29513
Train and prune young vines under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
5
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29659
Assist with installation of drainage for landscape work
Level 2 - Landscape
5
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29661
Assist with site preparation and laying hard surfaces for hard landscape work
Level 2 - Landscape
5
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29663
Care for trees and shrubs
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
5
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29664
Carry out grave aftercare
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
5
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29665
Assist with clearing a site in preparation for landscape work
Level 2 - Landscape
5
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29666
Establish amenity turf areas
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
5
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29667
Maintain established amenity turf
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
5
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29669
Use small machinery to carry out a range of routine horticulture tasks
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
5
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29782
Demonstrate knowledge of computing hardware, software and terminology to select digital tools for specified purposes
Level 2 - Generic Computing
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended5
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30029
Weigh and dispatch product in a meat processing operation under close supervision
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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30030
Carry out viscera operations in a meat processing operation under close supervision
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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30031
Trim meat product in a meat processing operation under close supervision
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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30032
Use hand held cutting equipment to carry out range of meat processing activities under close supervision
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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30033
Carry out cool store or freezer related activities in a meat processing operation under close supervision
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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30035
Clean the processing area during meat processing operations under close supervision
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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30036
Identify meat cuts in a meat processing operation
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related5
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30037
Use small machinery to carry out a range of routine tasks under close supervision in meat processing operations
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related5
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30038
Describe communication, self-management, and problem-solving skills used in a primary products food processing operation
Level 2 - Primary Products Food Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended5
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30039
Describe hygiene and food safety requirements in a primary products food processing operation
Level 2 - Primary Products Food Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended5
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30211
Dag and ring crutch sheep with prepared equipment
Level 2 - Sheep Farming
5
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30783
Open and close beehives under close supervision
Level 2 - Apiculture
5
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30791
Demonstrate understanding of honey bee physical features, castes, bee stings and beehive health
Level 2 - Apiculture
5
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30980
Listen to and understand a straightforward English language spoken text on a familiar topic
Level 2 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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30983
Listen to and understand basic English language spoken instructions in common everyday situations
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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30984
Listen to and understand simple English language spoken instructions in everyday situations
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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30985
Listen to and understand straightforward English language spoken instructions in a familiar context
Level 2 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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30988
Listen to and understand a straightforward English language spoken interaction on a familiar topic
Level 2 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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30993
Read and understand basic English language words and phrases in a common everyday written text
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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30994
Read and understand a simple English language written text in an everyday context
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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30995
Read and understand a straightforward English language written text on a familiar topic
Level 2 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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