Field Sciences
Review of Science unit standards
Domain |
ID |
|
Science |
Biochemistry |
8043, 8044, 8046, 8049, 8058, 8059, 26486-26491 |
Immunology |
26492 |
|
Microbiology |
8022-8025, 8027, 8028, 8030, 8032, 8033, 8035-8038, 8040, 8042, 12366, 12367, 12369, 12370, 12460, 26109-26116 |
|
Molecular Biology |
8050, 8065, 8067, 8070, 26493, 26494 |
|
Science - Core |
8029, 8091, 8096, 8440, 8441, 8466, 8467, 12368, 20885, 20886, 26117, 26344, 26346, 26347, 27388 |
NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published November 2023
Summary
Stakeholders consulted included:
NZQA National Assessment Advisors for Chemistry and Science, UCOL Te Pūkenga applied science STAR programmes staff, Biology Educators of Aotearoa New Zealand (BEANZ), Secondary Chemistry Educators of NZ (SCENZ), HATA - Horticulture & Agriculture Teachers Association of New Zealand, New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE), STANZ Science Technicians' Association of New Zealand, Te Rōpū Kaihangarau Pūtaiao o Aotearoa; and secondary schools who have Consent to Assess.
None objected to the proposal to expire the standards.
Main changes
· Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2025.
· These unit standards will be removed from the Base Scope of Assessment for Schools (BSAS).
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Sciences > Science > Biochemistry
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
8043 |
Perform spectrophotometric analyses |
5 |
3 |
D |
8044 |
Perform laboratory centrifugation techniques |
4 |
1 |
D |
8046 |
Perform high pressure liquid chromatography |
6 |
3 |
D |
8049 |
Precipitate a protein and perform a dialysis |
4 |
2 |
D |
8058 |
Demonstrate knowledge of plant biochemistry |
6 |
6 |
D |
8059 |
Demonstrate knowledge of animal biochemistry |
6 |
6 |
D |
26486 |
Perform paper, thin layer, and column chromatography |
5 |
4 |
D |
26487 |
Explain the characteristics of enzymes |
5 |
3 |
D |
26488 |
Determine enzyme activity |
5 |
4 |
D |
26489 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of lipids |
5 |
4 |
D |
26490 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, properties, and functions of amino acids and proteins |
5 |
4 |
D |
26491 |
Discuss the cellular metabolism of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids |
6 |
6 |
D |
Sciences > Science > Immunology
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
26492 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the immune system |
6 |
6 |
D |
Sciences > Science > Microbiology
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
8022 |
Demonstrate knowledge of microbial-animal interactions |
6 |
6 |
D |
|
8023 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of microorganism biochemical pathways |
5 |
6 |
D |
|
8024 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bacterial structure |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
8025 |
Describe plant microbiology |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
8027 |
Describe biofilms, microbial biodeterioration, biodegradation, and bioremediation |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
8028 |
Describe soil microbiology |
5 |
4 |
D |
|
8030 |
Test food for spoilage organisms and pathogens |
6 |
6 |
D |
|
8032 |
Perform viral detection techniques |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
8033 |
Culture and identify fungi to division level |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
8035 |
Carry out visualisation and measurement of microorganisms |
4 |
4 |
D |
|
8036 |
Describe the role of microorganisms in industrial processes |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
8037 |
Describe and identify major groups of protozoa |
5 |
2 |
D |
|
8038 |
Perform viable microbiological counting methods |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
|
8040 |
Perform aseptic laboratory techniques |
4 |
4 |
D |
|
8042 |
Apply principles of bacterial identification |
5 |
6 |
D |
|
12366 |
Describe viral impact on host cells |
5 |
5 |
D |
|
12367 |
Demonstrate knowledge of minimising contamination risk in a microbiological laboratory |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
12369 |
Demonstrate knowledge of bacterial genetics |
5 |
6 |
D |
12370 |
Isolate a plant pathogen |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
12460 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the microbiology of air |
6 |
2 |
D |
|
26109 |
Culture microorganisms |
5 |
4 |
D |
|
26110 |
Control microbial growth |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
26111 |
Describe and explain the role and treatment of microorganisms in wastewater |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
26112 |
Demonstrate microbiological analysis of water quality |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
26113 |
Design and perform microbiological sampling for laboratory analysis |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
26114 |
Perform methods for animal tissue culture |
6 |
5 |
D |
|
26115 |
Perform methods for plant tissue culture |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
26116 |
Explain cultivation of microorganisms in bioreactor systems |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
Sciences > Science > Molecular Biology
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
8050 |
Perform electrophoresis |
5 |
3 |
D |
8065 |
Perform a restriction enzyme digestion |
6 |
3 |
D |
8067 |
Perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) |
6 |
3 |
D |
8070 |
Demonstrate knowledge of gene structure, replication, and expression |
5 |
5 |
D |
26493 |
Purify Nucleic Acids |
6 |
4 |
D |
26494 |
Demonstrate knowledge of recombinant DNA techniques |
6 |
4 |
D |
Sciences > Science > Science - Core
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
8029 |
Work safely in a microbiological laboratory |
4 |
2 |
D |
8091 |
Use and maintain a light microscope |
4 |
2 |
D |
8096 |
Conduct a scientific experiment with guidance |
4 |
5 |
D |
8440 |
Comply with quality management procedures in an accredited laboratory |
6 |
10 |
D |
8441 |
Describe laboratory quality systems |
5 |
4 |
D |
8466 |
Demonstrate competent use of laboratory measurement and recording procedures |
4 |
4 |
D |
8467 |
Work safely in a chemical laboratory |
4 |
3 |
D |
12368 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) system |
6 |
4 |
D |
20885 |
Manage hazardous substances compliance in a science laboratory |
6 |
8 |
D |
20886 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous substances in science laboratories and related legislation |
6 |
5 |
D |
26117 |
Work safely in a science laboratory |
3 |
2 |
D |
26344 |
Use a laboratory information management system |
4 |
2 |
D |
26346 |
Write a scientific report based on results of a scientific process in an industrial or research laboratory |
5 |
10 |
D |
26347 |
Write, and present orally, a scientific report in an industrial or research laboratory |
6 |
30 |
D |
27388 |
Demonstrate knowledge of units, notation, and calculations in science |
4 |
4 |
D |