NZQA registered unit standard
28917 version 1
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Title
Explain tikanga in relation to the management and care of taonga
tūturu
Level
4
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is for people who have an interest in the
management and care of taonga tūturu.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of tikanga concepts in relation to taonga tūturu;
explain the whakapapa of taonga tūturu; and describe local
tikanga practices and whānau/hapū responsibilities in the
management and care of taonga tūturu.
Classification
Environment Māori > Wāhi Tapu
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
It is recommended that people undertaking this unit standard
consider working towards unit standards at level 2 from the
subfield Reo Māori and Tikanga listed on the Directory of
Assessment Standards.
Explanatory notes
1
The context of the assessment of this unit standard is limited to the 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.
2
The definitions of Māori words and concepts must be verified by the local iwi or hapū
in the area the assessment takes place.
3
Assessment against this unit standard may include but is not limited to – oral
presentations, visual presentations, written presentations, whakaari, waiata, haka,
mōteatea, karakia, pūrākau, ngā kōrero o neherā.
4
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the – Protected
Objects Act 1975 (formerly known as the Antiquities Act 1975); Heritage New
Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014, and their amendments.
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Definition
Taonga tūturu for the purposes of this unit standard refers to tangible taonga which
may include but is not limited to: waka, patu, mere, toki, flints.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of tikanga concepts in relation to taonga tūturu.
Range
may include but are not limited to – atua, mana, tapu, pakanga, tipuna, mauri,
wāhi, wairua, ihi, karakia, tatau pounamu;
evidence of at least three concepts is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Tikanga concepts are defined in terms of their origin and meaning.
1.2
Correct usage of tikanga concepts are explained in relation to taonga tūturu.
Outcome 2
Explain the whakapapa of taonga tūturu.
Range
these may include but are not limited to – waka, patu, mere, toki, flints;
evidence of at least three taonga tūturu are explained.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Taonga tūturu are explained in terms of the kōrero and history connected with
the taonga and the place from where it was recovered, in accordance with local
tradition and tikanga.
Range
may include but not limited to: ritual, traditional, spiritual, cultural,
and mythological.
Outcome 3
Describe local tikanga practices and whānau/hapū responsibilities in the management and
care of taonga tūturu.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Tikanga practices in situ and post-recovery are described in accordance with
local tradition and tikanga.
Range
may include but are not limited to – ture, whakapapa, karakia,
karanga, tangi, reinturment; evidence of at least two are
described.
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3.2
Whānau/hapū responsibilities are described in accordance with the Protected
Objects Act 1975.
Range
3.3
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evidence of at least two are described.
The functions and exercise of power of Māori and other stakeholders are
described in accordance with the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act
2014.
Range
evidence of at least two functions and powers are described for
Māori and at least one other stakeholder group.
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
18 June 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
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
Please contact NZQA Māori Qualifications Services mqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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