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Explain and apply knowledge of ngā atua for an Iwi/Māori social service
purpose
Level
5
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the different
kinds of ngā atua; explain concepts and implications associated with ngā
atua; explain the effects of ngā atua and their deeds on tikanga; and apply
knowledge of ngā atua to an Iwi/Māori social service purpose.
Subfield
Social Services
Domain
Iwi/Māori Social Services
Status
Registered
Status date
25 February 2008
Date version published
25 February 2008
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry
and teaching professional in the same field from another
provider.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce)
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0222
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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People awarded credit in this unit standard are able to explain the application of Te
Tiriti o Waitangi in the social services, and are able to apply this competence to the
context of assessment for this unit standard (for further clarification, please refer to
Unit 7927, Explain the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the social services).
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Assessment notes:
People awarded credit in this unit standard show that their actions through all
elements are guided and supported by valid theory for social service practice.
Evidence is required of social service theory that is derived from authoritative
sources, which may include but are not limited to: body of knowledge related to
Iwi/Māori social service work; cultural theory; practice research.
Definitions of Māori words will be those relevant and in common usage in an
Iwi/Māori social services context.
Local iwi or hapū aims and objectives underpin the national standard basis of this
unit standard. The definitions of Māori words and concepts in the local dialect must
be verified by the local iwi and/or hapū.
The context of the unit standard is limited to 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.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Describe the different kinds of ngā atua.
Performance criteria
1.1
Ngā atua associated with te tīmatanga o te ao are identified and described.
1.2
Ngā atua associated with the transition phase between ngā atua and tangata
are identified and described.
1.3
Ngā atua associated with aspects of the environment are identified and
described.
1.4
Ngā atua associated with different realms are identified and described.
Element 2
Explain concepts and implications associated with ngā atua.
Range
evidence is required in relation to four of ngā atua o te ao Māori.
Performance criteria
2.1
The personifications associated with ngā atua are explained.
2.2
The implications of ngā atua and their deeds on the values, beliefs and social
behaviour of Māori are explained.
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2.3
Concepts associated with the values, beliefs, and practices surrounding ngā
atua are explained.
Range
concepts include – tapu; mana; noa; karakia; whakanoa;
whakapapa; whakamā; tika; pono; aroha; te wā; hohou rongo or
maunga-ā-rongo.
Element 3
Explain the effects of ngā atua and their deeds on tikanga.
Performance criteria
3.1
The effects of ngā atua and their deeds on formal tikanga or kawa are identified
and explained.
Range
3.2
The impact of ngā atua and their deeds on the day to day life of Māori are
explained.
Range
3.3
evidence is required of three effects.
evidence is required of two impacts.
The use of karakia in relation to beliefs associated with ngā atua o te ao Māori
and the impact of Christianity on ngā atua Māori are explained.
Range
evidence is required of two beliefs, and two impacts on tikanga of
ngā atua Māori.
Element 4
Apply knowledge of ngā atua to an Iwi/Māori social service purpose.
Range
evidence required of application of knowledge relating to two ngā atua.
Performance criteria
4.1
The application is matched to te ao Māori within an Iwi/Māori social service
purpose.
4.2
The application is according to local tikanga.
4.3
The application is consistent with concepts and implications associated with ngā
atua o te ao Māori.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
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Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP 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 Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce)
info@careerforce.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
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