Diploma in Rongoā (Level 5)
Course details
About the course
Develop your rongoā skills to an advanced level. Here's your opportunity to take your current knowledge of rongoā and deepen your understanding of its history and practices. Learn at an advanced level about incorporating your knowledge and exploring the essence of the natural environment.
If you want to be a kaitiaki of rongoā for future generations, this is the programme for you.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:
- New Zealand Diploma in Tikanga Level 5
You'll learn about:
- analysing rongoā models
- applying practical and theoretical knowledge of tikanga-a-iwi concepts within an environmental setting
- Te Whakaputanga & Te Tiriti o Waitangi - evaluate the implications for the kaupapa of rongoā
- WAI262 claim - how it influences rongoā Māori practices
- the requirements to set up a rongoā practice
- the history and practice of rongoā.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- completed a Level 4 qualification in rongoā, and have a NZ Certificate in Tikanga Level 4, or 100 hours of rongoā practice approved by a rongoā practitioner affiliated to Te Kāhui Rongoā or a rongoā practitioner recognised by hapū/iwi.
- All applicants will need to attend an interview.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.
Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.
Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.