New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Immersion) (Level 6)
Language & Literature
A course by
NMIT
This Level 6 certificate provides advanced Te Reo Māori immersion study, enhancing speaking, comprehension, and cultural engagement skills through a mix of face-to-face noho wānanga, online tutorials, and practical activities designed to apply Te Reo Māori in familial, community, professional, and educational settings.
NZ$550
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NZQA Level 6 Certification (60 Credits)
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NZQA Level 6 Certification (60 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced language proficiency
Demonstrate fluent, accurate use of Te Reo Māori in diverse contexts including family, marae, and professional environments.
Cultural competency
Apply knowledge of tikanga and cultural protocols in practical and professional settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Immersion) Level 6 through NMIT (now part of Te Pūkenga) equips learners with the skills to confidently use Te Reo Māori in various contexts including whānau, marae, professional, and educational environments. The programme develops proficiency for effective verbal communication, expression of ideas and concepts, technical language research skills, and supports participation in tikanga and te reo Māori development. Delivery includes a blend of in-person noho, immersion talks, online work, and cultural activities. The qualification supports career pathways in the Māori language sector and community roles, reinforcing leadership and connectivity within iwi and hapori. Academic and English proficiency entry requirements apply and alternative entry via Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
Course Content
- Immersion noho wānanga and online tutorials
- Language skills development for speaking, listening, reading, and writing Te Reo Māori
- Research methods in Te Reo Māori
- Cultural and tikanga knowledge
- Practical application of language in everyday, marae, professional, and educational contexts
- Participation in waiata, pūrākau, and field trips to culturally significant places
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Maori (Rumaki) (Level 5) or equivalent
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Māori language educator or tutorIwi or hapori community facilitatorMarae coordinator or organiserLanguage revitalisation practitionerCultural advisor or interpreter
