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National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 6)
Level
6
Credits
155
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
Version 4 of this qualification was republished in March 2016 to extend the last date for
entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification to 31 December 2017.
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Te
Kaupae 6) [Ref: 3050].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is
31 December 2017. The last date of assessment for the replaced qualification is 31
December 2018 when the qualification will be discontinued. From that date no results can
be reported against the qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains expiring unit standards for which replacement unit standards
have now been registered. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained
credit for the replacement unit standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit
for the expiring unit standards.
Credit for
Exempt from
15485
29286
15489
29288
15493
29285
15497
29287
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Revision
Review
Republication
Version
1
2
3
4
4
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Date
September 2005
July 2011
January 2013
February 2016
March 2016
Last Date for Assessment
December 2013
December 2018
December 2018
December 2018
December 2018
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Standard Setting Body
Māori Qualifications Services
NZQA
PO Box 160
Wellington 6014
Telephone
Email
Website
04 463 3000
mqs@nzqa.govt.nz
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/
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National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 6)
Level
6
Credits
155
Purpose
The National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 6) [Ref: 1197] is a certificate awarded to people
who have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required for achievement in the domains
Kōrero, Whakarongo, Tuhituhi and Pānui. It is designed to recognise the advanced skills,
knowledge, and competence required for people to use te reo Māori at a high level, for a
range of roles.
The compulsory section recognises the ability to use te reo Māori competently and
confidently in diverse environments. This will enable the candidate to broaden
employment options and function effectively in social, legal, educational, business and
general professional situations where knowledge of te reo Māori is required.
Through their advanced knowledge of te reo Māori they are able to take part in advanced
and high level conversations with speakers of te reo Māori, understand what is said, and
contribute relevant comments and dialogue. They are able to communicate their own
ideas and opinions and may use te reo Māori creatively to explain and discuss their views.
They can read an array of authentic te reo Māori resources and materials and write
expressively and meaningfully on a wide variety of topics. They are able to use a range of
strategies relating to the effective learning of te reo Māori, and their behaviour is culturally
appropriate in most social situations and interactions involving native speakers.
The elective section allows candidates to select from a diverse range of outcomes from
field Māori to allow the qualification to be focused on the specific needs of the individual.
This qualification builds on the prerequisite National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 5)
[Ref: 1196]. It provides a basis for further study such as for the National Certificate in Reo
Māori Media (Introductory Media Skills) [Ref: 1024]; the National Diploma in Reo Māori
Media with strands in Journalism, Radio, and Television (Level 5) [Ref: 1146]; the National
Certificate in Tourism Māori (Level 4) [Ref: 1077]; and the National Diploma in Tourism
Māori (Level 5) [Ref: 1096].
Special Notes
Prerequisite: National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 5) [Ref: 1196], or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
Credit Range
Level 5 credits
Level 6 or above credits
Total
Compulsory
80
80
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Elective
0-40
0-40
40
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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
 Compulsory standards
 Elective – A minimum of 40 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Māori > Reo Māori > Kōrero
ID
Title
29286
Whakaputa kōrero mō ngā kaupapa o te ao ahakoa he
aha
Māori > Reo Māori > Pānui
ID
Title
29287
Pānui i te reo mō ngā take huhua
Māori > Reo Māori > Tuhituhi
ID
Title
29288
Tuhi kōrero e pā ana ki ngā kaupapa pāpori
Māori > Reo Māori > Whakarongo
ID
Title
29289
Mōhio ki te pūtake o ngā kōrereo huhua noa
Level
Credit
6
30
Level
Credit
6
30
Level
Credit
6
30
Level
Credit
6
30
Elective
A minimum of 40 credits at Level 5 or above
Field
Subfield
Domain
Māori
Any
Any
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Transition Arrangements
Version 3 was issued following a revision.
Changes to structure and content
 The requirements of the Elective can now be met from any standards at Level 5 or
above from field Māori.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
There are no transition consequences for existing candidates arising from this revision.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 2 was issued following the review of the standards in the Reo Māori subfield.
Changes to structure and content included a reduction of credits in the compulsory section
and the addition of an elective section, which allowed candidates to choose credits from
the Reo Māori subfield, was added to ensure the credit requirements for a diploma were
met.
Version 1 of this qualification and the National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 6) [Ref: 1197]
replaced the National Diploma in Reo Māori (Level 6) [Ref: 0722]. The replaced
qualification expired in December 2008.
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
271
Māori > Reo Māori
091502
Society and Culture > Language
and Literature >Te Reo Māori
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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Prerequisite Diagram
Unit standard relationships in the diagram below are recommended pathways. It is
recommended that unit standards for Kōrero and Whakarongo, and for Tuhituhi and Pānui,
are achieved at the preceding level before credit is sought at the next level. This is
intended to enhance the development of Reo Māori knowledge and skills.
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