Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Toi (level 2)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
2
Credits
60
NZSCED
DAS classification
Qualification developer
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
Next review
Mmmm YYYY
Approval date
Dd Mmmm YYYY
Strategic purpose statement
This is a foundation qualification and is intended for people
seeking skills and knowledge in Ngā Toi, with the intention to
complete further study in Ngā Toi and/or the Creative Arts.
The purpose of this qualification is to initiate a starting point for
people with little or no knowledge of Ngā Toi informed by the
expression of te reo and tikanga Māori.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will have basic Ngā Toi skills and
knowledge. Graduates will also be able to contribute to the
creation of Ngā Toi projects under supervision.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Horopaki Toi (10 credits)
 Record processes and techniques required to meet project
briefs
 Recognise whakapapa of art forms
 Recognise appropriate kupu and tikanga practices in a Ngā
Toi context
Hātepe Auaha (10 credits)
 Select and communicate project ideas
 Collaborate with others
 Present an overview of own Ngā Toi work
Outcome Statement
Mahi Toi (30 credits)
 Describe project briefs
 Apply basic processes and techniques to meet project briefs
 Identify elementary problems
Education
pathway
Rangatiratanga (10 credits)
 Adhere to health and safety responsibilities, time
management and cultural safety
 Follow directions under supervision
 Identify and record information sources
New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Toi (Level 3)
This qualification will also pathway to others that are
currently in development, including the New Zealand
Certificate in Creativity and Arts (Level 3) and the
Employment
pathway
Community and
Cultural pathways
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 3)
Graduates of this qualification may be qualified to work as
volunteers, interns, trainees, or in other supervised entry-level
roles in all sectors of Ngā Toi.
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work, under supervision, to support Ngā Toi projects with
whānau, hapū, iwi, and hapori.