Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Reo Rua) (Level 2)
NZQF Level 2

About the course

If you're just starting out on your Te Reo Māori journey, then this is for you!

This course is ideal for people wanting to learn basic Te Reo Māori skills. The course builds on the knowledge gained from Ko Te Ha o Te Reo (Introductory Māori). However, you do not have to have completed the course to apply.

The tutors will cover greetings, numbers and basic words in Te Reo to help you slowly build your vocabulary. The programme contains an introduction to Te Reo, ko ahau tēnei, literacy and numeracy.

What you will learn:

  • basic conversational Te Reo
  • mihi (traditional speech of acknowledgement and/or thanks)
  • pepeha (traditional introduction of yourself and where you come from)
  • karakia (traditional chants, prayer, ritual language fora verity of contexts)
  • waiata (songs)

This course has a blended learning style incorporating face-to-face and online giving you flexibility to learn around your commitments. All face-to-face classes are held between 5-9 pm outside of work hours.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
  • be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with multiple campuses and learning centres from Whangārei to our northernmost site in Kaitaia.

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.

Our largest campus is based at Raumanga, Whangārei, with the Future Trades campus in Dyer Street, and a Learning Centre in Kensington Stadium. There are also regional campuses in Ngāwhā and Kaitaia. We also have some online courses, providing education to people across the whole motu. NorthTec works in collaboration with other education providers, industry, iwi, and charitable trusts to provide industry specific,up-to-date training for all Te Tai Tokerau.

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