Assessment Standards at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3

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 1217 matching standards

Standard

Description

Credits

  1. 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 Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Social & Community Services Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    15

  2. 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 Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Social & Community Services Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    15

  3. 40758

    Perform conservation activities in a team environment

    Level 2 - Ecological Management –

    Primary Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    8

  4. 40759

    Apply safety and risk assessment practices during a conservation activity

    Level 2 - Ecological Management –

    Primary Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    3

  5. 40846

    Develop, edit, and publish video

    Level 2 - Content Creation –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  6. 40847

    Design and develop a character

    Level 2 - Content Creation –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  7. 40848

    Produce a 3D model from a reference image

    Level 2 - Content Creation –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    3

  8. 40849

    Develop a simple animation sequence

    Level 2 - Content Creation –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    5

  9. 90825

    Analyse a religious tradition(s) in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  10. 90826

    Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Social & Community Services Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  11. 90827

    Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  12. 90828

    Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future

    Level 3 - Science –

    Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  13. 90831

    Analyse the impact that policies have on a sustainable future

    Level 3 - Science –

    Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    5

  14. 90832

    Develop a strategy for an organisation that will contribute to a sustainable future

    Level 3 - Science –

    Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    5

  15. 91382

    Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  16. 91384

    Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    9

  17. 91385

    Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation

    Level 3 - Social Sciences

    Manufacturing & Technology Recommended Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    3

  18. 91394

    Analyse ideas and values of the classical world

    Level 3 - Social Sciences

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  19. 91395

    Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world

    Level 3 - Social Sciences

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  20. 91396

    Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  21. 91397

    Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world

    Level 3 - Social Sciences

    Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  22. 91398

    Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time

    Level 3 - Social Sciences

    Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  23. 91404

    Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts for a New Zealand reporting entity

    Level 3 - Mathematics

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  24. 91405

    Demonstrate understanding of accounting for partnerships

    Level 3 - Mathematics

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  25. 91416

    Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist

    Level 3 - The Arts

    Creative Industries Recommended

    8

  26. 91417

    Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  27. 91418

    Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  28. 91419

    Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    8

  29. 91420

    Integrate aural skills into written representation

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  30. 91421

    Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  31. 91422

    Analyse a substantial music work

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  32. 91423

    Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  33. 91424

    Create two arrangements for an ensemble

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  34. 91425

    Research a music topic

    Level 3 - The Arts

    Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  35. 91431

    Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Services Industries Recommended Social & Community Services Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    3

  36. 91432

    Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    3

  37. 91434

    Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    5

  38. 91435

    Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    5

  39. 91436

    Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Primary Industries Recommended Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  40. 91437

    Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    5

  41. 91438

    Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  42. 91439

    Analyse a significant historical trend and the force(s) that influenced it

    Level 3 - Social Sciences –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    6

  43. 91440

    Analyse methods and ideas from established design practice

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  44. 91441

    Analyse methods and ideas from established painting practice

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  45. 91442

    Analyse methods and ideas from established photography practice

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  46. 91443

    Analyse methods and ideas from established printmaking practice

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  47. 91444

    Analyse methods and ideas from established sculpture practice

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  48. 91445

    Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to design

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  49. 91446

    Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to painting

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

  50. 91447

    Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography

    Level 3 - The Arts –

    Creative Industries Recommended

    4

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