Delivered in conjunction with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, this introductory programme gives you the foundations of understanding what tikanga is, why it exists, and how it manifests itself in practice.
20 weeks full-time
2025 Semester 1: 19 February to 02 July
The Zero Fees Scheme applies to this programme.
Tikanga is about purpose, practices, and protocols, and you’ll find it in every aspect of te ao Māori (the Māori world view).
Your local class will have a specialised delivery strand that brings foundational tikanga learning to life.
When you pass this programme you will get this qualification:
New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Level) 3
You will learn about:
Applicants should demostrate a keen interest in Tikanga Māori.
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed an SIT programme, and be eligible for award of a qualification, they must have:
In order to be awarded the Certificate in Tikanga Māori, students must attain the minimum number of prescribed credits as specified in the programme schedule.
Tuesday, 6pm - 9pm