Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Kaupae 3)
Course details
About the course
Tikanga is a set of traditional practices or behaviours unique to specific situations. The idea comes from the Māori word ‘tika’ which means ‘right’ and encompasses the idea of doing what is right for the collective.
This course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Kaupae 2), however, it is not a prerequisite. Those with a general level of tikanga knowledge and basic Te Reo Māori skills are welcome to apply.
Our tutors welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds and provide a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for all to learn in.
This course will give you the knowledge and skills to support and participate in the practice of tikanga. By the end of the course you will be able to apply knowledge fundamental to tikanga practice within a chosen field of work or study and across the community in general.
This course has a blended learning style incorporating face-to-face and online giving you flexibility to learn around your commitments.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- explain cultural concepts associated within a context where tikanga are practiced as an expression of mana ao tūroa;
- use a range of reo structures and tikanga practices as an expression of mana reo;
- apply factual knowledge of tikanga concepts to explain own relationship to the physical world as an expression of mana whenua;
- work collaboratively with others to carry out a range of tikanga practices and concepts as an expression of mana tangata.
Entry requirements
All applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years old at the time of enrolment into the programme;
- Demonstrate an introductory competence in Te Reo Māori; and
- Reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.