New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 3)
Language & Literature
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Strengthen your skills in te reo Māori to an intermediate level and learn to communicate confidently in a variety of everyday, community, and workplace settings. Study listening, speaking, reading, and writing through compulsory courses designed to help you contribute to the maintenance and development of te reo.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 18 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop intermediate te reo Māori skills
Students will build their te reo Māori listening, speaking, reading, and writing to an intermediate level.
Communicate confidently in te reo Māori
Graduates will confidently communicate with some independence in everyday settings such as whānau, marae, workplace, and community.
Support Māori language maintenance and development
Contribute to the use and revitalisation of te reo among whānau, hapū, iwi, and community.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 3) helps learners build a solid foundation in te reo Māori, focusing on intermediate-level language use across different environments, such as family, community, marae, workplace, and academic settings. The programme is delivered primarily in English and includes four compulsory modules focusing on key aspects of communication in te reo Māori.
Course Content
- Mana Tangata Toru: Intermediate grammatical structures, vocabulary, and speech patterns.
- Mana Whenua Toru: Describing features of others' kainga tipu using te reo Māori vocabulary and grammar.
- Mana Reo Toru: Discussing familiar topics, asking/responding to questions, exchanging ideas, and comprehension of medium-length texts.
- Mana Ao Tūroa Toru: Describing and discussing everyday events using intermediate te reo, including phrases and vocabulary related to hapū or hapori kaupapa.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 2) or equivalent
Suitable for school leavers.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language and Culture
Community and Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Support roles in Māori and community organisations
Teaching assistant or kaiawhina in bilingual settings
Whānau, hapū, or community cultural support