Certificate in Reo Māori – Te Ara Piko 

Beginners will gain an introduction to te reo Māori me nga tikanga in this programme. Night classes and part time day classes will be available for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
LEVEL 4

The tikanga and noho marae components of the programme aim to give students insight, experience and understanding of the Māori values contained within te reo Māori and traditional tikanga Māori practices.

Description

Level 4 programme

This programme introduces students to te reo Māori from Level 1 elevating to Level 4 of the NZQA Unit Standards, with credits towards the National Certificate (Level 4). Te Ara Piko is a full time programme that runs Monday to Fridays, 9 am–3 pm.

Te Ara Piko is designed with a view to produce competent speakers of te reo Māori, from those who have no previous experience or knowledge of te reo.

The programme contains a number of activities aimed at introducing students to te ao Māori through real-life experiences and practising related tikanga. The programme aims to deliver a balance between academic and practical learning and consists of writing, speaking, listening and reading skills.

The programme includes noho marae and various activities throughout the year. The tikanga and noho marae components of the programme aim to give students insight, experience and understanding of the Māori values contained within te reo Māori and traditional tikanga Māori practices.

Attendance to tutorials and noho marae are compulsory. Graduates on successful completion of the programme will be able to communicate competently in Māori (daily conversational language). Graduates may also qualify for the National Certificate in Reo Māori (Level 4).

START DATE

This programme starts on Monday 13 Feb 2012

TIMETABLE

Weekday classes
Monday to Thursday
9.00am - 2.30pm
Full time programme

LOCATION

E Block, Whitireia NZ,
Porirua Campus, Wineera Drive, Porirua

 

Night Class

Beginners Level 1

This programme introduces students to learn te reo Māori who have no previous experience or knowledge of te reo.

Night Class

Beginners Level 2

This programme provides students to attain competency in te reo Māori.

Night Class

Beginners Level 3

This programme strengthens students with an extension of the language base, developing use of te reo Māori, history and tikanga.

Timetable

 Weekday night class
 Tuesday evenings
 5pm-7pm

Start Date:

Tues 14th Feb 2012, 18 weeks

Location

 E Block
 Whitireia NZ, Porirua campus
Wineera Drive, Porirua

 Weekend Wānanga

 Semester One**
 Fri 15th & Sat 16 June 2012

 Semester Two**
 Fri 2nd & Sat 3 Nov 2012

 **subject to change

 

 Timetable

 
 Weekday night class
 Wednesday evenings
 5pm-7pm

Start Date:

Wed 15th Feb 2012, 18 weeks

Location

 E Block
 Whitireia NZ, Porirua campus
 Wineera Drive, Porirua

Weekend Wānanga

Semester One**
 Fri 15th & Sat 16 June 2012 

 Semester Two**
 Fri 2nd & Sat 3 Nov 2012  

  **subject to change

Timetable

 Weekday night class
 Thursday evenings
 5pm-8pm

 Start Date:
 
 Thurs 16th Feb 2012, 28 weeks

 Location

 E Block
 Whitireia NZ, Porirua campus
 Wineera Drive, Porirua

 Weekend wānanga

  • 4x One-Day classes (Saturday)
  • 2x Noho (Friday - Sunday)

  •  Semester One**
     Fri 15th & Sat 16 June 2012

     **subject to change

 

       


        To view further information of the Te Reo Māori Night Classes:

        2012 Level 1 Learning Outcomes

        2012 Level 2 Learning Outcomes

       


      Campus Starts on Duration
      Porirua 13 February One Year, full time

      Domestic Fees: Fee Free

      International Fees: $5,500 NZD

      From 1 January 2012, membership in the Whitireia Independent Students Association (WISA) will be voluntary.   Whitireia New Zealand and WISA are working together to set up processes for this change.   

      Entry Requirements

      Domestic students

      Open entry

      International students

      Proven equivalence to domestic entry requirements and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

      Career Opportunities:

      Level 1 to 4 of the NZQA Unit Standards. Graduates will gain competency to communicate in te reo Māori, pathway to Te Ara Rarau (Diploma Level 5).

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