New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) Level 1

This Level is the first part of a 36-week programme, New Zealand Certificate In Te Reo Māori (Rumaki Reo Rua) Level 2.

This is an interactive bilingual beginner’s level Māori language programme. This programme level will introduce the learner to conversational Māori language and basic tikanga Māori.

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Gore
Invercargill
Queenstown
Te Anau
Winton
Campus
Gore
Qualification
Certificate
Level
1
Credits
60
Duration

Full time. Weekdays and some weekends. Please see Course Timetable below.

Dates
Intake 1: 23 February to 06 July
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

No tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

No direct material costs

International Fees
TBC
Course Outline

If you want to learn some basic Māori language, this is the perfect place to start at Level 1. Whether you want to use Te Reo Māori at home with the kids or in the workplace, this interactive programme will have you speaking with confidence in no time.

You will start with how to correctly pronounce Māori words, names, and place names. We’ll teach you basic greetings and how to introduce yourself, as well as how to understand and follow tikanga (protocols). Our Kaiako (tutors) are experienced with teaching beginners, and you’ll be with other Tauira (students) who have the same aspirations to learn our indigenous language.

Te Reo Māori has become a part of the educational landscape of Aotearoa. Past graduates have been newsreaders, public figures, teachers, school principals and businesspeople - many who have advanced to higher levels of study in Te Reo Māori.

You will learn:

  • pronunciation
  • tikanga (customs and protocols)
  • introductions
  • basic vocabulary
  • basic sentence structures

You will know how to:

  • correctly pronounce Maori words, names and place names
  • use basic greetings and introduce yourself
  • understand and follow tikanga (protocols)
  • perform some waiata
  • use Maori words with confidence
  • understand basic sentence structures.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) Level 1 & Level 2

You must complete both Level 1 and Level 2 to receive the qualification. You will automatically be enrolled into Level 2 once you enrol into this course.

Course Content

Aotearoa

This kōnae ako introduces ākonga (students) to the pronunciation of Maori words, sounds, informal greetings, and farewells as well as the teaching methodology of Te Ako Whakatere.

Whakapapa

This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to understanding and using numbers. Ākonga are also able to introduce themselves in a formal and informal setting.

Wāhi

This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to the language of objects, people, body parts and locations. Ākonga then have the opportunity to follow and gives some simple instructions.

Te Wā

This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to the language of time, days of the week, months, seasons of the year and dates.

Career Opportunities

Te Reo Māori skills will be useful in everyday life in Aotearoa. They'll also be great if you work in education, Māori organisations, media or anywhere you deal with the public.

On completion of this programme, graduates will have developed an understanding and knowledge of:

  • Correct pronunciation of sounds and words
  • Foundational sentence structures, grammar conventions and contextual vocabulary
  • Technical knowledge of foundational level reo Maori in selected contexts and develop an emerging respect for Te Reo
  • Foundational level Te Reo Maori to achieve tasks in specified contexts
  • Maori social organisation, institutions, protocols and practices
  • Knowledge of Ako Whakatere methodology
  • Awareness of their individual learning styles and the ability to advocate for themselves
  • Participating in huihuinga
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