Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
This is a Level 3 unit standard for youth workers to learn and demonstrate the use of Mana Taiohi principles to enhance mana in young people.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere

Participants can explain the concept of mana as it relates to young people and how youth development principles can be used to enhance it.

Participants can demonstrate effective use of Mana Taiohi principles when working with a young person, including practical observation and engagement with youth groups.
The Mana Taiohi Unit Standard is designed for those working with young people in the youth development sector. It covers a Māori worldview framework (Mana Taiohi) for enhancing the mana of youth. The course involves both theoretical knowledge and practical demonstration of Mana Taiohi principles, as well as an online assessment. The unit will replace earlier standards on youth development in Aotearoa.
What you need to know first
Working in the youth development sector is recommended but not explicitly required.

Youth Work
Community Services
Social Services

Provides recognition for youth work practitioners
Enhances career progression in the youth and community sector
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
This is a Level 3 unit standard for youth workers to learn and demonstrate the use of Mana Taiohi principles to enhance mana in young people.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere

Participants can explain the concept of mana as it relates to young people and how youth development principles can be used to enhance it.

Participants can demonstrate effective use of Mana Taiohi principles when working with a young person, including practical observation and engagement with youth groups.
The Mana Taiohi Unit Standard is designed for those working with young people in the youth development sector. It covers a Māori worldview framework (Mana Taiohi) for enhancing the mana of youth. The course involves both theoretical knowledge and practical demonstration of Mana Taiohi principles, as well as an online assessment. The unit will replace earlier standards on youth development in Aotearoa.
What you need to know first
Working in the youth development sector is recommended but not explicitly required.

Youth Work
Community Services
Social Services

Provides recognition for youth work practitioners
Enhances career progression in the youth and community sector