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Year 7 and 8 benchmarks FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the benchmarks for Year 7 and 8 learners.

Building Contractor | Kaihanga Whare

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Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

Fire Engineer | Mataaro Ārai Ahi

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Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.

Energy/Carbon Auditor | Kaitātari Pūngao/Waro

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Energy/carbon auditors assess the amount of energy used and carbon produced by organisations. They also recommend ways to increase energy efficiency.

Radio Presenter | Māngai Reo Irirangi

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Radio presenters prepare and present news, music, interviews and other radio programmes to entertain and inform audiences.

Roading Construction Worker | Kaimahi Hanga Rori

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Roading construction workers make surfaces such as roads, airport runways and driveways, and control traffic around road construction sites.

Signmaker | Kaihanga Tohu

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Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.

Office Administrator | Kaiwhakarite ā-Tari

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Office Administrators help ensure organisations run efficiently.

Carpet Cleaner | Kaiwhakapai Whāriki

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Carpet cleaners clean carpets, floors and upholstery, and may dry and clean carpets after floods.

Chiropractor | Kaikorohiti

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Chiropractors treat disorders related to the spine and nervous system to relieve pain and improve the function of nerves, muscles and joints.