NZQA registered unit standard
19813 version 3
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Title
Identify main points and specific details from basic spoken Vagahau
Niue texts in predictable contexts
Level
1
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to identify the
main points and specific details from spoken texts in basic
Vagahau Niue in predictable contexts.
Classification
Languages > Vagahau Niue
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Vagahau Niue refers to the language of Niue. This unit standard involves listening to
spoken Vagahau Niue, and responding in English;
Contexts refers to communicative situations, topics and settings appropriate to
Vagahau Niue;
Predictable refers to topics and settings that are within the learner’s likely personal
experience;
Basic refers to simple sentences, simple compound sentences and limited
vocabulary;
Texts refer to coherent and identifiable pieces of spoken or written communication;
for example spoken texts include messages, instructions, announcements, and
dialogues that deal with everyday situations;
Main points refer to the objective, intention or the most important ideas in spoken
texts;
Specific details refer to the smaller parts that support and expand on the main points.
2
Sources of texts may include but are not limited to – conversations, answer phone
messages, digital recordings.
If the recordings are not for public purposes, learners should seek the consent of
featured parties, speakers or leveki/caretakers of the taoga.
3
This unit standard requires two spoken texts in Vagahau Niue. Each text may be one
or more spoken extracts or passages, must be at least 150 words long, and may be
heard up to three times.
4
Outcomes one and two are to be assessed twice (once for each text). These
assessments may be on two separate occasions.
5
Questions and responses for this unit standard, written or spoken, are to be in
English or Vagahau Niue.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
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19813 version 3
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Endorsement of village language variation may be conducted by pulotu, village or
community appointed experts.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify the main points from spoken texts in basic Vagahau Niue in predictable contexts.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The main points identified are consistent with those in the spoken texts.
Range
evidence must be presented for a minimum of three main points
per text.
Outcome 2
Identify the specific details from spoken texts in basic Vagahau Niue in predictable
contexts.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The specific details identified are consistent with those in the spoken texts.
Range
evidence must be presented for a minimum of six specific details
per text.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 August 2003
31 December 2014
Rollover
2
21 May 2010
31 December 2014
Review
3
12 December 2013
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
19813 version 3
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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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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016