Courses / Micro-Credential: Whanaungatanga

Micro-Credential: Whanaungatanga, Level 5

Duration

Credits

Level

Unit Standard

Fees

Duration

8 weeks

Credits

24

Level

5

Unit Standards

3

Fees

$500.00

1.Overview

Building relationships through reo, tikanga, and kawa in communication.

This micro-credential equips learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to understand and apply reo (language), tikanga (customs), and kawa (ceremonial practices) in the context of communication, exploring how these elements create, nurture, and sustain quality relationships in both personal and professional settings.

2.Project Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

1

1 Te tīmatanga o te ao

Outline the events and characters of te tīmatanga o te ao, and apply whakapapa and whanaungatanga in both informal and formal Iwi/Māori social service processes.

2

2 Te reo Māori

Explain the importance of te reo Māori when working with whānau, hapū, and iwi communities, and use te reo Māori in an Iwi/Māori social service setting.

3

3 Whakapapa research

Gather, organise, and record whakapapa information on behalf of another person or whānau.

4.Entry & Fees

Credit Transfer

We'll assess your prior NZQA achievements to see if you're eligible for credit transfer. If you believe you've met competency outside NZQA unit standards, speak with WaiTech's Registrar to check your eligibility.

Entry requirements

Check with Administration.

Fees

$500.00

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