NZQA registered unit standard 21319 version 3
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Title Demonstrate knowledge of Niue ceremonies
Level
Purpose
2 Credits 4
People credited with this unit standard are able to identify and explain: the origin, purpose, and practice of traditional Niue ceremonies; and changes to the practice of traditional Niue ceremonies.
Classification
Available grade
Pacific Studies > Niue Tradition and Culture
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;
Pulotu refers to Niue village or community recognised and/or appointed experts.
3 Observation of the Niue ceremonies may be through attendance at actual ceremonies or through use of media.
4 Evidence requirements for assessment against this unit standard are for three different traditional ceremonies which may include but are not limited to
– first and twenty-first birthdays, religious holidays, weddings, funerals.
Outcome 1
Identify and explain the origin, purpose, and practice of traditional Niue ceremonies.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Traditional Niue ceremonies are identified and explained in terms of history, original purposes, and aspects of practice.
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21319 version 3
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Outcome 2 gifts; evidence of three is required for each ceremony.
Identify and explain changes to the practice of traditional Niue ceremonies.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Changes to traditional Niue ceremonies are identified and explained in terms of purposes and aspects of practice.
Range may include but are not limited to – venue, layout, preparation, participants, roles and responsibilities, proceedings, protocols, gifts; evidence of three is required for each ceremony.
2.2 Changes to the practice of traditional Niue ceremonies are explained in terms of differing community needs.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions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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NZQA registered unit standard 21319 version 3
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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.
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