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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30794
Demonstrate understanding of managing bee behaviour, and assist with beehive manipulations, under close supervision
Level 2 - Apiculture
7
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14545
Demonstrate knowledge of vertebrate pest management methods
Level 2 - Compliance and Regulatory Control –
Services Industries Sector-related8
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23785
Describe factors that affect milk quality, milk testing, milk cooling, and interpret milk tanker information
Level 2 - On-farm Milk Quality
8
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29497
Hand prune fruit trees under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
8
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29512
Train and prune mature vines under close supervision
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
8
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30034
Carry out stock handling activities in a meat processing operation under close supervision
Level 2 - Meat Processing - Core Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related8
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1151
Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and requirements of sports turf surfaces
Level 2 - Sports Turf Management –
10
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6917
Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation in a non-forestry production environment
Level 2 - Non Commercial Forestry Skills –
10
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17254
Outline the abalone (paua) farming industry in New Zealand
Level 2 - Aquaculture
10
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19110
Work a farm dog and maintain its health and welfare
Level 2 - Farming Skills
10
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19852
Describe the salmon farming industry in New Zealand and worldwide
Level 2 - Aquaculture
10
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21027
Plant and maintain displays of bedding plants
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
10
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21039
Describe the development of organic horticulture
Level 2 - Production Horticulture
10
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29168
Care for a group of horses in a paddock, and maintain paddocks under close supervision
Level 2 - Equine Care
10
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29169
Prepare thoroughbred racehorses for exercise and provide after care
Level 2 - Equine Care
10
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29170
Prepare harness horses for exercise and provide after care
Level 2 - Equine Care
10
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29658
Assist with general arboriculture duties under close supervision
Level 2 - Arboriculture
10
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29660
Assist with preparation of manual grave digging, carry out and reinstate the grave site
Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture
10
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30978
Listen to and understand basic English language spoken texts in common everyday situations
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended10
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30979
Listen to and understand simple English language spoken texts in everyday situations
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended10
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31000
Read and understand basic English language written information for common everyday practical purposes
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended10
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31012
Participate in basic everyday spoken interactions in English language
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended10
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31013
Participate in simple everyday spoken interactions in English language
Level 1 - English Language –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended10
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31656
Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation
Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills
10
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31979
Assist with wool harvesting tasks in the woolshed
Level 2 - Wool Handling
10
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40056
Respond to an emergency in a forestry operation
Level 2 - Forest Foundation Skills –
10
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40061
Work collaboratively and effectively in a group containing a range of people and cultures to achieve an outcome
Level 2 - Foundation Skills - Te Ara Tupu –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended10
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22923
Demonstrate basic engineering workshop skills under close supervision
Level 1 - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended12
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40060
Apply self-management and resilience strategies to organise personal life, maintain well-being, and continue learning
Level 2 - Foundation Skills - Te Ara Tupu –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended15
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40066
Describe the strengths of own rangatiratanga and identify how these can guide own short-term goals and future pathways
Level 2 - Foundation Skills - Te Ara Tupu –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended15
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29166
Provide routine care for horses in stables and/or yards under close supervision
Level 2 - Equine Care
22
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40758
Perform conservation activities in a team environment
Level 2 - Ecological Management –
Creative Industries Recommended8
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40759
Apply safety and risk assessment practices during a conservation activity
Level 2 - Ecological Management –
Creative Industries Recommended3
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90828
Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended6
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90831
Analyse the impact that policies have on a sustainable future
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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90832
Develop a strategy for an organisation that will contribute to a sustainable future
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended5
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91379
Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
Level 3 - Social Sciences
Services Industries Recommended4
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91380
Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context
Level 3 - Social Sciences –
Services Industries Recommended4
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91381
Apply business knowledge to address a complex problem(s) in a given global business context
Level 3 - Social Sciences
4
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91382
Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
Level 3 - Social Sciences –
Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended6
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91383
Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses
Level 3 - Social Sciences
Services Industries Recommended3
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91384
Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
Level 3 - Social Sciences –
Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended9
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91385
Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation
Level 3 - Social Sciences
Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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91387
Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended4
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91388
Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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91389
Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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91390
Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended5
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91391
Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Services Industries Recommended5
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91392
Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended5
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91393
Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
Level 3 - Science –
Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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