National Certificate in Reo Maori (Level 4)

This is the first qualification in a suite of three Reo Maori qualifications. The National Certificate in Reo Maori (Level 4) [Ref: 0426] is a certificate designed for people with some or very little knowledge in te reo Maori. It is designed to enable them to acquire and demonstrate capability in the knowledge and skills required for achievement in the domains Korero, Whakarongo, Tuhituhi and Panui.

The compulsory section recognises the ability to understand and use familiar expressions and everyday vocabulary to interact in a simple way in te reo Maori in supported situations.

The elective section allows candidates to select from a diverse range of outcomes from within the Reo Maori subfield. This flexibility allows the qualification to be focused on the specific needs of the individual.

People awarded this qualification are able to use te reo Maori appropriately in a variety of settings. They are able to communicate with their target audience in te reo Maori and are able to use language and sentence structures appropriately. Skills gained in this qualification will be beneficial for people interested in working in relevant areas of the education, business and public sectors, the community, and the Maori arena.

This qualification may provide a pathway to the National Certificate in Maori (Te Waharoa) (Level 2) [Ref: 0878] and to other qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) such as the National Diploma in Reo Maori (Level 5) [Ref: 1196] and the National Diploma in Reo Maori (Level 6) [Ref: 0722].

The qualification may also provide a sound basis from which to pursue further academic study and/or workplace training; leading to qualifications such as the National Certificate in Reo Maori Media (Introductory Media Skills) [Ref: 1024] and the National Certificate in Maori Performing Arts (Performance) (Level 4) [Ref: 0701]. Other NZQF qualifications that may be of interest to the candidate include the National Certificate in Tourism Maori (Level 4) [Ref: 1077] and the National Diploma in Tourism Maori (Level 5) [Ref: 1096].

Anamata Private Training Establishment started way back in the early 1980’s as part of the Department of Labour’s, work skills development programme. Tāmati Kruger was brought in to manage this new venture, located in the Rūātoki School grounds. The courses taught were music, motor repairs and vehicle rebuilds, bone carving and screen printing. This initiative then incorporated classes in business advice and training programmes, carpentry courses and financial business skills. In 1989 NZQA was introduced and this required all community-based organisations delivering education programmes to be registered and accredited.

In 1993, this brought about a new name for a new direction and Te Pū Wānanga ō Anamata was born as an entirely new educational enterprise within the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Its aim was not only to advance students’ knowledge but also to develop iwi, hapū and whānau. This was when Te Reo Maōri, farming skills and computing courses were put into the mix. Qualifications were developed with the Tūhoe and surrounding community in mind; to help our young people gain employment and achieve goals in their careers. Anamata is serious about developing a healthy Iwi through teaching and learning situations to positively develop the interaction between whānau and their environment.

For the last 20 years, Anamata has been the vehicle for creating and influencing change in the community by producing well rounded, capable graduates through responsive and innovative education and training. We aim to achieve improvement in student achievement with our focus on increasing provision at higher levels and increasing the participation of second-chance learners.