Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Waka Ama) (Kaupae 3) | NZ Certificate in Tikanga (Waka Ama) (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
EIT
A 19-week, full-time programme for those wanting to develop knowledge and skills in tikanga Māori through waka ama (outrigger canoeing), health and wellbeing, and community engagement.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 19 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply foundational tikanga Māori in waka ama
Develop an understanding of tikanga Māori and apply key Māori cultural values and protocols in waka ama contexts.
Demonstrate paddling skills and safety
Show practical paddling technique competency and apply safety procedures when using waka ama.
Understand waka ama history and navigation
Describe the origins and history of waka ama, including traditional Pacific navigation practices.
What You're Signing Up For
This NZ Certificate is designed for people seeking to gain foundational knowledge in tikanga Māori within the speciality of waka ama (outrigger canoeing). The programme immerses participants in waka ama, covering traditional knowledge, paddling skills, fitness and wellbeing, and principles of Māori cultural practice. Participants will learn in a supportive environment, engaging with whānau, hapū, and community-oriented activities, while fostering healthy lifestyle habits.
Course Content
- Immersion and practice in waka ama (outrigger canoeing)
- Te reo me ōna tikanga (Māori language and protocols)
- Fitness and wellbeing for all ages and communities
- Health and safety in waka ama
- The history, voyaging, and navigation of waka ama
- Practical paddling technique and performance enhancement
- Healthy lifestyle principles
What you need to know first
Completion of Te Pōkaitahi Reo Māori (Reo Rua) | NZ Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Level 2) or equivalent qualification.
Acceptable fluency in te reo Māori or English (as determined via interview for international students).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Community Development
Health and Wellbeing
Māori Cultural Practice
Future employment opportunities might be
Community engagement roles
Sport and recreation leaders (especially waka ama)