NZQA registered unit standard
21316 version 3
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of religions in moui Niue
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to identify a
range of religions practised by Niue people, and describe the
origin, and impact on moui Niue, of each selected religion.
Classification
Pacific Studies > Niue Tradition and Culture
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Maaga variations are acceptable in meeting the requirements of this unit standard.
Endorsement of village variations may be conducted by pulotu.
2
Definitions
Fakaholoaga refers to the process by which something is learnt or knowledge is
transmitted;
Maaga is any one of the 14 villages that the learner identifies with through either
matrilineal or patrilineal lines, or self-identifies through acceptable fakaholoaga;
Moui Niue is Niue life;
Pulotu refers to Niue village or community recognised and/or appointed experts;
Religions, for the purposes of this unit standard, refers to different religions or
different Christian denominations.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify a range of religions practised by Niue people.
Evidence requirements
1.1
At least four religions practised are identified, with indication of the level of
support for each, in the villages of Niue and overseas.
1.2
Distinguishing features in the practice of the selected religions are identified.
Range
at least four distinguishing features for each religion.
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NZQA registered unit standard
21316 version 3
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Outcome 2
Describe the origin, and impact on moui Niue, of each selected religion.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Description includes details of its arrival in Niue, acceptance, recognition, and
the identification of significant historical dates.
2.2
A significant impact of each religion on moui Niue life is identified.
Planned review date
31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 July 2005
31 December 2014
Rollover
2
21 May 2010
31 December 2014
Review
3
18 July 2013
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0226
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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