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Title
Identify, and explain the history of, natural attractions and significant
sites in tourism Māori
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is part of a tourism Māori suite which may be
used to contribute towards achieving the graduate outcomes of
the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism Māori (Level 3) [Ref:
2337]
People credited with this unit standard are able to identify, and
explain the history of, natural attractions and significant sites in
tourism Māori.
Classification
Tourism Māori > Environmental Tourism Māori
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard is designed to assist the learner to identify the uniqueness of
Māori culture. It is thought that Māori language expression will enable the learner to
gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of Te Ao Māori. By understanding
these aspects the learner will be able to explain these differences for manuhiri and
highlight the significance for tourism.
2
Assessment
The assessment context for this unit standard 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 concepts
and practices.
Assessment may be presented in a number of ways which may include but are not
limited to – haka, oral presentations, pakiwaitara, pūrākau, visual presentations,
waiata, whakaari, written presentations.
This unit standard may be assessed against in the workplace or in a training provider
situation.
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Definitions
Tourism Māori is an indigenous cultural experience of interaction and engagement
with manuhiri.
Natural attractions are attractions in nature which are not man-made. Examples may
include but are not limited to paenga pakanga (battle site), pā, awa kōpaka (glacier),
awa pounamu, maunga, awa, whenua, moana, ngāwhā, roto, ana, tomo, flora, and
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fauna. These natural attractions are well known attractions, but not widely known for
their Māori history or significance to Māori.
Significant sites are natural attractions with significance to the local Māori people,
and are often heard about in the local oral traditions such as waiata, pūrākau, and
pakiwaitara. Some examples may include but are not limited to moana, awa, roto,
ngāwhā, whenua, maunga, tohu whenua, ana taniwha, ana, urupā, toka, ngāhere.
Activities refer to – historical trails, conservation walks, storytelling by the local hapū
as in ancient pā tours e.g. Maungawhau, Maungakiekie etc, harbour, moana, awa,
coastline environmental tours.
Potential hazards refer to – rocky trails, steep cliff sides, tidal inlets
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify, and explain the history of, natural attractions in tourism Māori.
Range
evidence of four natural attractions is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Natural attractions are identified.
Range
1.2
name, location, features, activities, potential hazards.
Natural attractions are explained in terms of the Māori history associated with
them and in accordance with the kōrero of the local iwi and/or hapū.
Outcome 2
Identify, and explain the history of, significant sites in tourism Māori.
Range
evidence of three significant sites is required.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Significant sites are identified.
Range
2.2
name, location, features, activities, potential hazards.
Significant sites are explained in terms of the Māori history associated with
them and in accordance with the kōrero of the local iwi and/or hapū.
Planned review date
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
24 May 2001
31 December 2012
Revision
2
27 August 2003
31 December 2012
Review
3
26 July 2005
31 December 2012
Review
4
22 October 2010
31 December 2016
Revision
5
19 July 2012
31 December 2016
Review
6
21 May 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
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Please note
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before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
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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