New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Level 3 (Te Pōkaitahi Reo - Reo Rua)
Language & Literature
A course by
NMIT
A Level 3 programme designed to improve conversational skills and confidence in te reo Māori, immersing students in Māori language and culture to use te reo Māori in everyday life.
NZ$452
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Conversational Skills
Improve conversational ability and confidence in using te reo Māori in various settings.
Cultural Knowledge
Gain understanding and appreciation of Māori language expressions, customs, and traditions.
About This Course
This programme offers a comprehensive immersion experience in te reo Māori language and culture. It develops active and passive sentence structures, negations, and cultural expressions such as waiata, mōteatea, pūrākau, karakia, whakataukī, and kīwaha. The course encourages stepping out of comfort zones to practice pepeha and use the language confidently in various settings, enhancing both linguistic and cultural knowledge. It is designed for those wishing to advance their te reo Māori skills with full or part-time options available at multiple locations. The qualification attained is the New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Level 3 (NZQA Code NZ3045).
Course Content
- Active and passive sentence structures
- Negating structures
- Researching Tangata Rongonui (famous people)
- Exploring waiata and mōteatea (songs and laments)
- Learning pūrākau (Māori legends)
- Ngā tohu huarere (weather terms)
- Differences between tikanga and kawa
- Karakia (prayers)
- Whakataukī (proverbs)
- Kīwaha (sayings)
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent demonstration of knowledge and skills
Build towards these roles
Māori language educator or teaching assistantCommunity liaison and development rolesIwi development and cultural advisory positionsMarketing and communications roles related to Māori language and culture
Build skills in these industries
EducationLanguage ServicesCultural Services
