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National Certificate in Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora (Pae Tuatahi) (Level 2)
Level
2
Credits
60
Purpose
This is an introductory qualification for people who are beginners in weaving, or who have
an interest in the knowledge and skills in Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora.
The compulsory section recognises foundation skills and knowledge in the Raranga,
Tāniko, Taonga Tākaro, and Whatu domains.
The elective section in the qualification is flexible and allows for the selection of standards
from anywhere in field Māori, to broaden the learners’ skills and knowledge in te ao Māori.
Credits gained from this qualification may also contribute towards the award of the
National Certificate in Māori (Te Waharoa) (Level 2) [Ref: 0878], the National Certificate in
Educational Achievement (NCEA) (Level 2) [Ref: 0973], and the National Certificate in
Educational Achievement (NCEA) (Level 3) [Ref: 1039].
This qualification also offers pathways to the National Certificate in Māori Business
Management (Level 4) [Ref: 0365], and the National Certificate in Māori (Te Ngutu Awa)
(Level 4) [Ref: 1006].
Special Notes
Tikanga pertinent to the mana whenua is interwoven through all practices of Ngā Mahi ā te
Whare Pora.
Credit Range
Level 1 credits
Level 2 or above credits
Minimum totals
Compulsory
12
21
33
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Elective
0-8
19-27
27
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Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
 A minimum of 60 credits
 Of which a minimum of 40 credits at Level 2 or above
 Compulsory standards
 Elective – Balance
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Māori > Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora > Raranga
ID
Title
Level
Credit
7869
Prepare harakeke for kete
2
2
7873
Produce muka
2
4
7875
Prepare harakeke for kete whakairo
2
4
7879
Whakamahi whiri
1
2
7881
2
7882
Whiri tīpare and recall a traditional story associated with 1
tīpare
Raranga kete tīmata
2
7907
Raranga tētahi kete kūmara
2
2
18689
Whakamārama i ngā tikanga a te Whare Pora
1
4
Level
Credit
1
2
Māori > Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora > Tāniko
ID
Title
7886
Whatu tauira tāniko
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Māori > Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora > Taonga Tākaro
ID
Title
7906
Raranga kono/rourou/paroa
Māori > Ngā Mahi ā te Whare Pora > Whatu
ID
Title
7883
Draft pattern for tāniko work
Level
Credit
1
2
Level
Credit
2
5
Elective
The balance of credits to achieve
A minimum of 60 credits
 Of which a minimum of 40 credits at Level 2 or above
May come from the following
Field
Subfield
Domain
Māori
Any
Any
Transition Arrangements
Version 3
Version 3 was issued following the review of the qualification.
Changes to structure and content
 Standards 7870 and 7871 was removed from the compulsory set, but may still be used
to meet the elective requirements.
 Standards 7869 and 18689 was added to the compulsory section.
For detailed information, see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
The start date for training programmes or courses leading to the award of the new version
of the qualification is on registration. Candidates may choose to complete version 2 or
transfer their results to version 3 of the qualification.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Review
Version
1
2
3
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Date
December 1999
February 2002
April 2011
Last Date for Assessment
December 2002
December 2012
N/A
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Standard Setting Body
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
PO Box 160
Wellington 6140
Telephone
04 463 3000
0800 697296
04 463 3114
mqs@nzqa.govt.nz
www.nzqa.govt.nz
Fax
Email
Website
Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending
feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review
2015
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA and the organisation that has been granted
consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification
(accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
304
Māori > Ngā Mahi ā te Whare
Pora
100506
Creative Arts > Graphic and
Design Studies > Ngā Mahi ā te
Whare Pora (Māori Weaving)
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
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