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 2977 matching standards
Standard
Description
Credits
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19770
Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry
Level 1 - Hospitality - Foundation Skills
Services Industries Sector-related3
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19771
Prepare, cook and present seafood in the hospitality industry
Level 2 - Hospitality > Hospitality - Foundation Skills
Services Industries Sector-related3
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20053
Demonstrate knowledge of the care and handling of cargo lifting equipment and safe slinging of loads
Level 2 - Cargo Operations
3
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20164
Demonstrate knowledge of and use a data transfer system for cargo movements
Level 2 - Cargo Operations
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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20473
Rescue casualties at ground level using Civil Defence general rescue techniques
Level 2 - Civil Defence Operation –
Creative Industries Recommended3
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20676
Describe career and training options in the aviation industry
Level 2 - Aviation - Core –
Services Industries Sector-related3
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20797
Describe farm practices and farm animal behaviour
Level 2 - General Agriculture
3
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20826
Demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting
Level 2 - Health and Disability Principles in Practice –
3
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21329
Maintain housekeeping in a manufacturing environment
Level 2 - Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21378
Demonstrate knowledge of under tile heating systems and their installation
Level 2 - Floor and Wall Tiling –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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21497
Describe wood chip and/or wood fibre material quality requirements
Level 2 - Wood Preparation
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21649
DKO basic anatomy to the performance of a complex sport skill
Level 2 - Recreation and Sport Core Skills
Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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21685
Use the oxyacetylene welding process in the automotive industry
Level 2 - Automotive Workshop Engineering
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21687
Demonstrate knowledge of basic tuning on a four stroke petrol engine
Level 2 - Engines
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21688
Demonstrate knowledge of disassembling and reassembling a four stroke multi-cylinder engine
Level 2 - Engines
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21690
Perform general servicing checks on a motor vehicle
Level 2 - Automotive Preventive Maintenance
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21693
Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the collision repair industry
Level 2 - Vehicle Bodywork
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21694
Mask, prime, fill and sand a panel repair in the motor body industry
Level 2 - Vehicle Bodywork
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21713
Use and maintain power tools and equipment in the motor body industry
Level 2 - Vehicle Bodywork
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21716
Select and apply lubricants and sealants for automotive and related industry applications
Level 2 - Automotive Preventive Maintenance
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21719
Remove and replace a lamp on a motor vehicle
Level 2 - Automotive Electrical and Electronics
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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21881
Describe ethical and legal considerations for plumbing, gasfitting, or drainlaying services
Level 2 - Core Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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21883
Demonstrate knowledge of working in gas contaminated environments in plumbing, gasfitting, or drainlaying
Level 2 - Core Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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21938
Converse and interact with clients and operators in a salon environment
Level 2 - Salon Skills –
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Sector-related3
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21939
Demonstrate knowledge of fashion trends in relation to hairstyling
Level 1 - Hairdressing
Services Industries Recommended Creative Industries Recommended3
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22150
Apply knowledge of documentation required for the transportation of goods by road
Level 2 - Commercial Road Transport Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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22283
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand infrastructure works industry
Level 2 - Generic Infrastructure Works
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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22607
Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects
Level 2 - Building, Construction and Allied Trades –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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22659
Prepare end-of-life motor vehicles for scrap metal recycling
Level 2 - Scrap Metal Recycling –
3
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22752
Demonstrate knowledge and skills of performance components
Level 1 - Te Ao Haka –
Services Industries Sector-related Creative Industries Recommended3
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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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22969
Take and record measurements and make calculations in wood manufacturing
Level 2 - Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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22975
Maintain process consumables in a wood manufacturing operation
Level 2 - Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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23082
Prepare and bake biscuits in the baking industry
Level 1 - Baking - Cake and Biscuit
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended3
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23130
Classify and name plastics materials
Level 2 - Plastics Materials
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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23272
Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation and regulatory standards used in the flooring industry
Level 2 - Flooring –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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23291
Demonstrate knowledge of composting worms and the environment required for vermicomposting for resource recovery
Level 2 - Composting –
Manufacturing & Technology Recommended3
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23452
Demonstrate knowledge of techniques for moving equipment and people in a health or wellbeing setting
Level 2 - Community Support Services
3
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23602
Identify jewellery requirements, and present options to customers
Level 2 - Jewellery Sales and Service –
Services Industries Sector-related3
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23640
Explain tikanga practised by the haukainga and the whanau pani in relation to hura kohatu in a contemporary context
Level 2 - Te Ara Nunumi - ā-Mahara
3
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23761
Read and comprehend work-related documents for a tourism workplace
Level 2 - Visitor Services
Services Industries Sector-related3
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24039
Demonstrate knowledge of and use a Personal Escape System on an offshore platform
Level 2 - Safety and Legislation for Energy and Chemical Plant –
3
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24102
Demonstrate basic firearms use and safety for New Zealand Cadet Forces activities
Level 2 - Cadet Forces - Generic
3
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24358
Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality check the product
Level 2 - Building, Construction and Allied Trades –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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24361
Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects
Level 2 - Building, Construction and Allied Trades –
Construction & Infrastructure Sector-related3
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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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24557
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike
Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery –
3
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24607
Wrap wood products manually
Level 2 - Wood Product Manufacturing Skills
Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related3
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24709
Produce a balanced budget to manage personal finances
Level 1 - Financial Capability
3
 
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