Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Deepen your knowledge and confidence in te reo Māori with Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo, a combined programme of Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) Level 3 and Level 4. Grounded in Māori values and tikanga, it supports learners with an intermediate level of te reo to strengthen their fluency, cultural understanding, and confidence to communicate across whānau, marae, and community settings — contributing to the ongoing revitalisation of te reo Māori.
Programme Profile
Te Pūtaketanga o te Reo is intended for learners who have an intermediate level understanding of, and ability in the use of, te reo. It is also intended for those who have a desire to contribute positively to the development of te reo kia tika, te reo kia rere and te reo kia Māori, or have a personal and/or professional interest in te reo Māori.
Who is the programme for?
This programme provides an opportunity for people to learn te reo Māori in a safe and supported learning environment based upon the legacy of ngā mātua 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 respectful application.
With a growing iwi focus on language revitalisation activity, graduates will be able to contribute to whānau, hapū, iwi, and hapori Māori by preparing the whare and/or marae for hui, kaiwaiata, working in the marae kitchen and dining room, role-model the use of te reo amongst whānau and hapū in a range of familiar and some fewer familiar settings. Graduates will also have the skills and knowledge to undertake employment in several Māori mediums.
TWoA Programme Aims & Outcomes
To provide ākonga with the knowledge and skills to converse in te reo Māori at an advanced intermediate level.
- To provide ākonga with the opportunity to communicate independently in te reo Māori in familiar, and some fewer familiar situations.
- To provide ākonga with the opportunity to communicate with fluency and increasing flexibility in everyday whānau, marae, social/community, workplace and/or academic contexts, and in broader aspects of te ao Māori.
- To promote and encourage the use of te reo Māori as the language of choice.
- To increase and nurture knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
- To help ākonga gain confidence and competence in te reo Māori with a strong focus on kōrerorero.
- To provide ākonga with the skills to participate and understand Māori protocols and practices.
- To contribute positively to the development of te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori or have a personal and/or professional interest in te reo Māori.
- To provide a pathway for entry to higher level qualifications either internally with TWoA or externally with other providers.
- To provide an employment pathway to the diverse spaces within te ao Māori.
Entry requirements
Eligibility to apply
Ākonga must be at least 16 years of age (unless an exemption from attending school has been granted) at the commencement of the programme. An exemption from attending school may be granted by a designated officer under the Education and Training Act 2020 (Section 38), or by the Secretary of Education (Section 39).
Ākonga must be:
- A New Zealand citizen (which includes citizens of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau)
- A New Zealand resident currently living in New Zealand.
- An Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident, currently residing in New Zealand.
Ākonga may only enrol in an additional part-time programme if the academic workload has been considered achievable (as determined by the Takiwā Academic Committee), and the additional enrolment does not exceed EFTS limits in accordance with TEC Funding Conditions.
Programme-specific Entry Criteria
Ākonga must meet the following programme-specific requirements:
- Have successfully completed a te reo Māori qualification at level 2; OR
- Demonstrate existing te reo skill and knowledge at level 2; AND
- Attend an interview or information hui with a kaimahi.
*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.