NZQA registered unit standard
15987 version 4
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Title
Explain tikanga Māori for the use of rākau Māori in clothing, whare,
waka and implements
Level
2
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
describe tikanga associated with the selection and
preparation of rākau Māori used for the manufacturing of
clothes, whare, waka and implements;
explain why specific rākau Māori are used for specific
purposes; and
explain the preparatory process of rākau Māori for the
manufacturing of either an article of clothing or an
implement.
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
Tikanga Māori in relation to this unit standard refers to the practices and processes
associated with the selection and preparation of rākau Māori used for the
manufacturing of clothing, whare, waka and implements
Rākau Māori refers to indigenous tree species of Aotearoa
Clothes/Clothing refers to worn garments that were made from rākau Māori
Whare refers to a type of building used to house particular objects/people
Waka refers to a type of canoe
Implements refers to tools used by Māori in their daily lives.
4
For the purposes of this unit standard rākau Māori may include akeake, hīnau,
horoeka, horopito, houhere, kaikōmako, kamahi, karaka, kauri, kāwaka, kawakawa,
kohekohe, kōhūhū, kōtukutuku, kōwhai, makomako, mānuka, mātai, nīkau
pōhutukawa, porokaiwhiria, puka, punawētā, pūriri, rātā, raukawa, rewarewa, rimu,
rōhutu, tainui, tānekaha, taraire, tarata, tāwari, tāwheo, tāwheowheo, tī kōuka, tītoki,
toatoa, toro, tōtara, and tūtū.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
15987 version 4
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe tikanga associated with the selection and preparation of rākau Māori used for the
manufacturing of clothes, whare, waka and implements.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Explanation describes tikanga associated with the selection, gathering and
preparation processes of rākau Māori.
1.2
Explanation describes local karakia associated with the preparation of rākau
Māori for use.
1.3
Explanation details the purpose behind tikanga followed during the selection
and preparation of rākau Māori for use.
Outcome 2
Explain why specific rākau Māori are used for specific purposes.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Explanation describes the suitability of rākau Māori for selected uses.
2.2
Explanation describes the selection, gathering and preparation processes of
rākau Māori for use in specific activities.
Outcome 3
Explain the preparatory process of rākau Māori for the manufacturing of either an article of
clothing or an implement.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Explanation describes the selected item to be manufactured.
3.2
Explanation describes the selection of rākau Māori to be used for the
manufacturing of the selected item.
3.3
Explanation describes the preparation process of rākau Māori for the selected
item.
Planned review date
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
31 December 2019
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
15987 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
19 December 2003
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
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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suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
SSB Code 194
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016