NZQA registered unit standard
15988 version 4
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga for the preparation of kararehe for
kai
Level
1
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
identify and explain a kararehe suitable for kai in a local
context;
describe tikanga Māori related to the selection, capturing
and preparation processes of two kararehe for kai; and
describe the food value components of the two selected
kararehe.
Classification
Environment Māori > Māori Environmental Practices
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
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 concepts
and practices.
2
Descriptions and explanations can be presented in a number of ways that may
include oral presentations, visual presentations, written presentations, whakaari,
haka, whaikōrero and waiata.
3
Definitions
Food value assessment system refers to a classification structure that is used to
assess the food value of a particular edible product. The food value assessment may
include, identification of food type eg protein, starch, carbohydrate, sugar; the
plentifulness of a food source, environment/location, digestibility, texture, smell,
presentation.
Tikanga Māori in relation to this unit standard refers to the practices and processes
associated with kararehe suitable for kai in a local context. Whakapapa refers to the
genealogical history and other oral accounts of a particular kararehe.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
15988 version 4
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify and explain a kararehe suitable for kai in a local context.
Range
native insect, native bird or native mammal;
evidence of one is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The selected kararehe is identified and described.
1.2
The physical characteristics of the kararehe are described.
1.3
The known habitat of the kararehe is described.
Outcome 2
Describe tikanga Māori related to the selection, capture and preparation of two kararehe
for kai.
Range
may include native insect, native bird, or native mammal.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Tikanga Māori associated with the selection of kararehe are described including
conservational considerations for the conservation of the species.
2.2
Tikanga Māori associated with the capture of kararehe are described.
2.3
Karakia associated with the preparation of kararehe for kai is identified.
Outcome 3
Describe the food value components of the two selected kararehe.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The food value assessment system used to assess the food value of the
selected kararehe is described.
3.2
With reference to the food value assessment system used at least four food
value components of the selected kararehe are described.
Planned review date
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
31 December 2019
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
15988 version 4
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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
31 December 2016
Review
4
19 November 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016