Te Pokaitahi Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 1) New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Immersion, Bilingual) (Level 1)

Summary

Programme Specific Information

This foundation qualification is intended for learners who have minimal command of te reo, as an additional language. It is also intended for those who have a desire to contribute positively to the development of te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori, or who have a personal and/or professional interest in te reo Māori.

Graduates will have the basic language skills required to communicate in te reo, with support, in familiar everyday contexts. The qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in te reo Māori.

You will learn how to:

• Use te reo Māori vocabulary and grammatical structures at a basic level as an expression of mana tangata.
• Use te reo at a basic level to talk about yourself and your own connections to the land and the environment as an expression of mana whenua.
• Apply technical knowledge of basic reo to everyday use, and develop respect for te reo as an expression of mana reo.
• Use teo reo at a basic level to achieve tasks in familiar contexts as an expression of mana ao tūroa.

Other information

The programme is open entry. Learners may be required to demonstrate prior knowledge and understanding of the Māori language.

Wānanga

Learners will be required to attend one-day wānanga during the teaching weeks. Times and dates will be confirmed at the start of each Trimester.

Tutorial Sessions

Learners will have the opportunity to have one-on-one tutorial sessions with the tutor/s.

Career Options

Graduates will have a basic understanding and awareness of te reo that can be utilised to support and complement current skills and knowledge in their area of employment, in the Public and Private sectors.

Additional expenses

Closer to the programme starting, learners will receive a list of course materials to purchase.  Examples of course materials could include textbooks, stationery, printing; uniforms, personal protective equipment, tools and a laptop.

Changes for new learners

WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

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