NZQA registered unit standard
19833 version 3
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Title
Exchange ideas and opinions in extended discussions in complex
spoken Vagahau Niue
Level
4
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to exchange
ideas and opinions in extended discussions in complex spoken
Vagahau Niue.
Classification
Languages > Vagahau Niue
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Vagahau Niue refers to the authentic language of Niue. This unit standard involves
the usage of spoken Vagahau Niue;
Exchange means to convey and seek;
Extended discussion means two-way exchange of opinions;
Complex refers to a wider range of vocabulary and tenses in sentences containing
one or more dependent clauses, and more complicated grammatical structures;
Contexts refer to communicative situations, topics and settings that are relevant to
spoken Vagahau Niue;
Situations could be the work environment or social situations;
Less familiar refers to topics and settings that may be outside the learner’s normal
personal experience.
2
Evidence is required from two extended discussions, each with a minimum
involvement of five minutes.
3
Language used must be in complex Vagahau Niue, and may be spoken with villagebased dialectal differences and intonation.
4
Endorsement of village language variation may be conducted by pulotu, village or
community appointed experts.
5
Achievement of the evidence requirements allows for few minor errors in grammar,
vocabulary, pronunciation and intonation. Minor errors must not obscure the
meaning.
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NZQA registered unit standard
19833 version 3
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Exchange ideas and opinions in extended discussions in complex spoken Vagahau Niue.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Ideas and opinions exchanged are consistent with the context and situation.
1.2
Communication strategies are used to sustain the discussion.
communication strategies may include but are not limited to –
clarification, repetition, paraphrasing.
Range
1.3
Appropriate protocols and a wide variety of vocabulary and language structures
are used to contribute to the discussion in accordance with the context and
situation.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions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
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CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
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SSB Code 130301
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NZQA registered unit standard
19833 version 3
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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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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016