NZSCED Broad Fields of Study
The latest list of main classifications categories under the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED).
01 Natural and Physical Sciences
Natural and Physical Sciences is the systematic study or body of knowledge that aims through experiment, observation and deduction to produce reliable explanations of phenomena with reference to the material and physical world. Natural Sciences are the earth sciences and the life science which study the earth and all living organisms
02 Information Technology
Information
Technology is the study of the processing and transmitting of
information by various technologies including computing,
telecommunications and microelectronics.
03 Engineering and Related Technologies
Engineering is the study of the design, composition, manufacture, maintenance and functioning of machines,products, systems and structures. It also includes the measurement and mapping of the earth's surface and itsnatural and constructed features.04 Architecture and Building
Architecture and Building is the study of the art, science and techniques involved in designing, constructing, adaptingand maintaining public, commercial, industrial and residential structures and Landscapes. It involves the study of the planning, art and science of designing and adapting the surrounds of buildings and other external environments.05 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Agriculture,
Environment and Related Studies is the study of the theory and practice
of growing, gathering, reproducing and caring for plants and animals.
It also includes the study of the interaction between people and the
environment and the application of scientific knowledge to the
environment to protect it from further deterioration.
06 Health
Health is the study of maintaining and restoring the physical and mental well-being of humans and other animals.
07 Education
Education is the study of the learning process and the theories, methods and techniques of imparting knowledge and skills to others.
08 Management and Commerce
Management
and Commerce is the study of the theory and practice of planning,
directing, organising, motivating and co-ordinating the resources of
private and public organisations and institutions. It also includes themerchandising and provision of goods and services and personal development.
09 Society and Culture
Society and Culture is the study of the physical, social and cultural organisation of human society.10 Creative Arts
Creative arts is the study of creating and performing works of art, music, dance and drama. It includes the study of clothing design and creation and communication through media.11 Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Food and Hospitality Services is the study of processing and packaging meat, preparing, displaying and serving food
and beverages, and providing hospitality services. Personal Services is
the study of caring for the hair and body for grooming and
beautification.