NZQA registered unit standard
15977 version 3
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga Māori in relation to the production
of dyes
Level
1
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain
tikanga in relation to a dyeing process; describe the different
techniques used to extract dye from plants; explain how paru is
used in the dyeing process; and explain how two different
substances behave when they are combined with two different
mixing agents.
Classification
Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora > Raranga
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
The context of the inquiries is limited to local rohe or takiwā. Where local rohe are
also occupied by a number of other iwi or hapū, the tangata whenua or mana
whenua view will take precedence. Other iwi or hapū views should be encouraged in
order to enrich and enhance understanding of key Māori science concepts and
practices.
2
The definitions of Māori words and concepts in the local dialect must be verified by
the local iwi and/or hapū.
3
Descriptions and explanations can be presented in a number of ways that may
include but are not limited to: oral presentations, visual presentations, written
presentations, whakaari, waiata, and haka.
4
An annotated bibliography that supports this unit standard can be obtained from the
National Association of Māori Mathematicians, Scientists and Technologists
(NAMMSAT).
5
Definitions
Dyeing process refer to the technique used to change the colour of a fibre, material
or wood.
Hīnau refers to a black dye that is extracted from the bark of the Hīnau tree.
Karakia refers to incantation and/or rites proper to every matter in the life of Māori.
Mixing agent refers to shark liver oil eg kōkōwai (a red colour) is acquired by mixing a
finely ground red clay with the shark liver oil.
Mordant refers to a substance that serves to fix the dye or colour.
Tikanga refers to the appropriate or right ways associated with the dyeing process.
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SSB Code 194
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NZQA registered unit standard
15977 version 3
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain tikanga in relation to a dyeing process.
Range
fibre, wood, or material;
evidence of one is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The tikanga relating to a dyeing process is described.
1.2
An appropriate karakia for the dyeing process is identified.
1.3
The dyeing process is described.
Outcome 2
Describe the different dye extraction techniques.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Techniques used to extract dye from plants are described.
Range
2.2
infusing, boiling, heating, pounding, squeezing;
evidence of two is required.
Dye extraction techniques for two different media are described.
Range
any two of the following media - fibre, wood or material.
Outcome 3
Explain how paru is used in the dyeing process.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Two sources of paru are identified and described.
Range
any two of the following sources - swamp, rivers or streams,
geothermal, marine and native forests.
3.2
Tikanga related to the two sources of paru is described.
3.3
The explanation describes how paru from two sources is used in the dyeing
process to achieve the desired result.
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SSB Code 194
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NZQA registered unit standard
15977 version 3
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Outcome 4
Explain how two different substances behave when they are combined with two different
mixing agents.
Range
substances - one natural and one other.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The reaction of two different types of mixing agents combined with the selected
substances is described.
4.2
Tikanga related to the two colour-combining processes is described.
4.3
The natural process for the application of one colour combination is described.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
28 June 1999
31 December 2015
Review
2
22 October 2002
31 December 2015
Rollover and
Revision
3
12 December 2013
N/A
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0226
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to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
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SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
15977 version 3
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