New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) Level 2

This Level is the second 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 more conversational Māori language and tikanga Māori, further enhancing learning in preparation for New Zealand Certificate In Te Reo Māori (Rumaki Reo Rua) Level 4.

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Gore
Invercargill
Queenstown
Telford
Campus
Gore
Qualification
Certificate
Level
2
Credits
60
Duration

1 year full-time, weekdays and weekends. Please see Course Timetable below.

Dates
TBC
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 basic Māori language, this is the perfect place to continue on from 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 continue to improve correct pronounce of Māori words, names, and place names.  You will be able to use basic greetings and 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
  • introductions
  • basic vocabulary
  • basic sentence structures
  • tikanga (customs and protocols)

You will know how to:

  • correctly pronounce Māori words, names and place names
  • use basic greetings and introduce yourself
  • understand and follow tikanga (protocols)
  • perform some waiata
  • use Māori 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 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

Mahi Ngahau This kōnae ako introduces ākonga (students) to appropriate tense markers to talk about action and statives. Ākonga can ask and answer questions about the cost of something.

Haerenga This kōnae ako introduces the language of travel and holidays and gives ākonga the opportunity to engage in conversational Māori about the purpose of travel/holiday.

He Tikanga Marae This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to the various parts of the marae complex and the key roles of people and are given the opportunity to engage in conversational Māori.

Tangata Rongonui This kōnae ako introduces ākonga to the language of the third person. Ākonga then will be able to display confidence and competency when speaking in te reo Māori.

Career Opportunities

Te Reo Māori skills will be useful in everyday life in Aotearoa. They will 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 Māori 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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