Te Whānautanga o te Ao Tikanga (Level 6)
Course details
About the course
Take your understanding of tikanga to a more advanced level. You’ll learn how to apply your knowledge of Māori customs and practices in a wider variety of contexts helping you to develop and strengthen your confidence and capabilities in tikanga.
You’ll also further enhance your ability to critically analyse and apply tikanga in an increasingly wide range of contexts and applications.
When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:
- Te Pōkairua Tikanga (Kaupae 6) - NZ Diploma in Tikanga Level 6
You'll learn about:
- the ability to critically analyse and apply tikanga in a wide range of contexts and applications
- an operational ability to manage and apply tikanga in leading change, mentoring potential leaders and formulating strategic plans
- comprehensive knowledge of tikanga protocols and cultural practices that anticipate change and inform decision-making for the future.
Entry requirements
Entry criteria 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
- have a Level 5 qualification in tikanga, or relevant experience
- attend an information hui with a kaiako.
*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.