New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) (Level 3)
Advance your te reo Māori skills to an intermediate level with this part-time or full-time course, delivered through in-person and online options across multiple Bay of Plenty and Waikato campuses. Gain the ability to contribute to the maintenance and development of te reo Māori in your whānau and community.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)
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Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 16 weeks
FREE COURSE
NZ$0
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Free for real. No catch, just your next step waiting.
NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)
Entry
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop intermediate proficiency in te reo Māori
Students will be able to communicate and comprehend te reo Māori at an intermediate level, incorporating regional language variances where relevant.
Engage in factual, idea-based, and transactional language exchanges
Graduates can participate in conversations that exchange information, ideas, and conduct social or transactional interactions using te reo Māori.
Contribute to the revitalisation of te reo Māori
Graduates can participate in the maintenance and development of te reo Māori within whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities.
About This Course
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Level 3) is designed for learners wishing to build upon foundation te reo Māori skills to achieve an intermediate level of language proficiency. The programme supports learners in enhancing their ability to converse and use te reo Māori in a wide range of daily, social, and workplace contexts. It acknowledges regional language differences and combines online and face-to-face learning, including wānanga (learning forums). The course suits both full-time and part-time learners and enables graduates to support te reo Māori development and cultural knowledge in their communities.
Course Content
- Whakawhitinga Kōrero Pono – Exchanging factual information
- Whakawhitinga Whakaaro – Exchanging ideas
- Whakawhitinga kōrero whai take – Transactional exchanges
- Pāhekoheko Pāpori – Social interactions
- Online Moodle learning activities
- Weekend wānanga (learning forums)
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1, OR ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Evidence of successful achievement of a foundation level Reo course or equivalent Reo skills and knowledge.
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