New Zealand Diploma in Te Reo (Rumaki) (Level 6)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
New Zealand Diploma in Te Reo (Rumaki) (Level 6) is intended for proficient speakers of te reo Māori who have a desire to contribute positively to the development of te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori; or who have a personal and/or professional interest in, te reo Māori. The learners will want to communicate in te reo Māori independently with spontaneity and precision to articulate and critique ideas and theories, and to seek information in whanau, marae, professional and/or academic contexts.
This programme is intended for proficient speakers of te reo Māori and provides an opportunity for people to learn te reo Māori in a safe and supported learning environment based upon the legacy of nga matua tupuna. Tikanga Māori is integrated throughout the programme in a manner that is conducive; to enhance learning; to provide meaning; to create understanding and awareness; and above all to apply respectfully. In addition to the acquisition of te reo, graduates will have developed skills and knowledge of associated lexis in a specialised area. They will also have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge to conduct research.
Entry requirements
Akonga must be at least 16 years of age (unless an exemption from attending school has been granted) at the commencement of the programme.
Akonga must be New Zealand citizens (or citizens of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent residents.
Akonga must meet the following programme-specific requirements:
- Have successfully completed Te Haputanga o te Reo (Te Kaupae 5), or a te reo Māori diploma qualification at Level 5, or Year One of a te reo Māori degree (Rumaki), and
- Attend an interview, or information hui, with a kaiako
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.