Assessment Standards at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3

Assessment Standards at NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3

Vocational Pathways assessment standards for the 2027 academic year. Match recommended and sector-related assessment standards by choosing level, industry pathway and standards type. For additional detail about specific standards, please use the Search Framework on the NZQA website.

Found 2777 matching standards

Standard

Description

Credits

  1. 18851

    Perform general support duties in a poultry processing production team

    Level 2 - Food Production - Poultry Products

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  2. 18856

    Palletise packaged food or related products manually to fulfil mixed orders

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related

    4

  3. 18857

    Build column and lock stacked pallets of packaged food or related products manually

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related

    2

  4. 18858

    Operate a strapping machine in food and related product packaging

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Sector-related

    2

  5. 18859

    Demonstrate knowledge of working in a food and related products freezer environment

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    4

  6. 18861

    Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a scanning system and stock transfer in a food and related products warehouse

    Level 2 - Food and Related Product Storage and Distribution

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related Services Industries Recommended

    8

  7. 18866

    Perform manual operation of motor points for rail operations

    Level 2 - Rail Operations

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  8. 18909

    Set and operate a basic planing machine to produce simple wooden furniture components

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  9. 18915

    Use fixing hardware in furniture making

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    3

  10. 18917

    Construct hand joints for furniture

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    3

  11. 18918

    Construct a furniture carcase

    Level 2 - Furniture and Cabinet Making

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    6

  12. 18932

    Operate a central tyre inflation system for a heavy motor vehicle

    Level 1 - Commercial Road Transport Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Recommended

    1

  13. 18963

    Manually assemble wood packaging products

    Level 2 - Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Recommended

    3

  14. 18967

    Use and maintain portable nail or staple guns in the manufacture of wood products

    Level 2 - Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Recommended

    3

  15. 18968

    Paint wood products using conventional spray techniques

    Level 2 - Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    3

  16. 19044

    Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use

    Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    3

  17. 19047

    Demonstrate knowledge of the working principles, maintenance, and servicing of petrol and diesel engines

    Level 2 - Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery

    2

  18. 19053

    Operate a motorcycle on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision

    Level 2 - Agricultural vehicles and machinery 

    3

  19. 19074

    Prepare for calving and assist with calving a cow as directed

    Level 2 - Cattle Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    5

  20. 19081

    Describe annual feed supply and demand, methods to manage feed surpluses and deficits, and perform calculations

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  21. 19106

    Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  22. 19110

    Work a farm dog and maintain its health and welfare

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    10

  23. 19112

    Check and report on livestock

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  24. 19114

    Assist with handling and treatment of livestock

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    6

  25. 19116

    Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation

    Level 2 - Farming Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    3

  26. 19136

    Demonstrate the social requirements for daily living in the rural industry

    Level 1 - General Agriculture

    Primary Industries Recommended

    2

  27. 19137

    Describe the opportunities, advantages, and disadvantages of rural employment

    Level 1 - General Agriculture

    Primary Industries Recommended

    2

  28. 19138

    Describe weather, climate and micro-climate characteristics, and interpret weather maps for a primary industry operation

    Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  29. 19139

    Gather and record information from a rain gauge, thermometer, and barometer; or weather station

    Level 1 - General Agriculture

    Primary Industries Recommended

    1

  30. 19143

    Perform calculations in a primary industry context

    Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    3

  31. 19145

    Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of primary industry workers

    Level 2 - Primary Sector Core Skills

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  32. 19146

    Carry out wool shed tasks during shearing operations

    Level 2 - Sheep Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    5

  33. 19147

    Describe the activities and identify the hazards in a wool shed during shearing from a farm perspective

    Level 2 - Sheep Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    2

  34. 19152

    Assist with the preparation and handling of lambs for docking

    Level 2 - Sheep Farming

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    2

  35. 19172

    Move goods using a pallet jack

    Level 2 - Stock Control –

    Services Industries Sector-related

    1

  36. 19281

    Perform core stationary shunting duties

    Level 2 - Rail Operations

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  37. 19383

    Demonstrate knowledge of rail operator communication systems

    Level 2 - Rail Core Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  38. 19391

    Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures on a passenger rail vehicle

    Level 2 - Rail Core Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  39. 19418

    Demonstrate basic knowledge of chemistry relevant to energy and chemical processes

    Level 2 - Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant –

    4

  40. 19437

    Describe nets and net mending tools and equipment, and mend a hole in mesh netting

    Level 2 - Seafood Vessel Operations

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    5

  41. 19459

    Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of, and erect temporary electric fences in an equine environment

    Level 2 - Equine Care –

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    3

  42. 19460

    Maintain and repair equine fencing

    Level 2 - Equine Care –

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    5

  43. 19462

    Assist machine operator for dry offset printing

    Level 2 - Dry Offset –

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    15

  44. 19487

    Demonstrate knowledge of rail braking systems used in New Zealand

    Level 2 - Rail Core Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    2

  45. 19488

    Demonstrate knowledge of rail network centres used to control the movement of rail vehicles

    Level 2 - Rail Core Skills

    Manufacturing & Technology Sector-related

    3

  46. 19506

    Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out company quality procedures in a manufacturing environment

    Level 2 - Manufacturing Processes

    Construction & Infrastructure Recommended Manufacturing & Technology Recommended

    3

  47. 19531

    Demonstrate knowledge of a native marine fish and a native marine shellfish species and its significance to Māori

    Level 1 - Te Whakamahi Whenua

    Services Industries Sector-related Primary Industries Recommended

    2

  48. 19535

    Demonstrate knowledge of a native freshwater fish and a shellfish species and its significance to Māori

    Level 1 - Te Whakamahi Whenua

    Services Industries Sector-related Primary Industries Recommended

    2

  49. 19578

    Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety in a rural or agricultural contracting workplace

    Level 2 - Agricultural Contracting

    Primary Industries Sector-related

    4

  50. 19585

    Describe the development of aviation from pre-World War I through to current times

    Level 2 - Aviation - Core –

    Services Industries Sector-related

    8

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