Mana Taiohi Unit Standard (Level 3)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A unit standard for youth workers focused on describing and demonstrating the use of Mana Taiohi principles in youth work to enhance the mana of young people. Participants learn to apply a Te Ao Māori-informed framework to their youth work practice.
NZ$85
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Core skills this course teaches
Describe the mana a young person carries
Understand and articulate the intrinsic mana that a young person possesses and how youth work principles can enhance this mana.
Demonstrate Mana Taiohi principles in practice
Apply Mana Taiohi principles while interacting with young people in youth work settings, as evidenced by practical observation.
About This Course
This unit standard is designed for people working with young people in the youth development sector. It covers the principles of Mana Taiohi, a Te Ao Māori-informed framework used to enhance the mana of youth in Aotearoa. Through both theory and practical assessment, learners describe and demonstrate these principles in real youth work situations. The standard replaces an earlier unit and will form part of future qualification programmes in youth work.
Course Content
- Overview of Mana Taiohi principles in youth development
- Te Ao Māori worldview and its application in youth work
- Describing the mana a young person carries
- Ways to enhance mana using youth development principles
- Practical use and demonstration of Mana Taiohi principles
- Theory and practical observation assessment
- Alignment with NZ Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3)
Entry Requirements
Works in the youth development sector or with young people
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