NZQA registered unit standard
19815 version 3
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Title
Provide written information in basic Vagahau Niue in predictable
contexts
Level
1
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to write a short
message and complete a form 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 written
Vagahau Niue;
Context refers to communicative situations, topics and settings appropriate to written
Niue;
Basic refers to simple sentences, simple compound sentences and limited
vocabulary;
Predictable refers to topics and settings that are within the learner’s likely personal
experience.
2
Evidence required for outcome one is a message of a minimum length of 50 words,
in Vagahau Niue. Examples of messages could be written directions or instructions,
making plans to meet, responding to an invitation, explaining one’s absence.
3
Evidence required for outcome two is the completion of one given form in a minimum
of 30 words, in Vagahau Niue. The form should require both personal details and
other factual information. Examples could be an application form, or a report
notifying the loss of an item.
4
Endorsement of village language variation may be conducted by pulotu, village or
community appointed experts.
5
Achievement of the evidence requirements allows for minor errors in grammar,
vocabulary and spelling, and translation of English expression.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Write a short message in basic Vagahau Niue in a predictable context.
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SSB Code 130301
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NZQA registered unit standard
19815 version 3
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Evidence requirements
1.1
The written message contains information that is relevant to and consistent with
the context and situation.
Outcome 2
Complete a form in basic Vagahau Niue in a predictable context.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The written details on the form provide information relevant to and consistent
with the context and situation.
2.2
Information is written on the form where indicated.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions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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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.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
19815 version 3
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Comments on this unit standard
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016