NZQA registered unit standard
19835 version 3
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Title
Identify detailed information and infer meaning from complex written
Vagahau Niue texts, in unfamiliar contexts
Level
4
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to identify
detailed information, and infer meaning from complex written
Vagahau Niue texts in unfamiliar contexts.
Classification
Languages > Vagahau Niue
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Vagahau Niue refers to the authentic language of Niue. This unit standard involves
written Vagahau Niue;
Contexts refer to communicative situations, topics and settings appropriate to written
Vagahau Niue;
Unfamiliar refers to topics and settings that are outside the learner’s normal personal
experience
Complex refers to a wider range of vocabulary and tenses in sentences containing
one or more dependent clauses, and more complicated grammatical structures;
Texts refer to coherent and identifiable pieces of spoken or written communication
that may include authentic or edited texts; written texts could include dialogues,
descriptions, discussion, argument, and verse; media items such as newspaper or
magazine articles and library texts;
Infer meaning refers to spoken texts that include information that is ‘not stated’, and
can only be inferred from the facts or situations presented.
Coherent format refers to a logical order that is understandable and easily read.
2
This unit standard requires written extracts from two unfamiliar texts, each extract in
total at least 300 words long. The language of the texts is to be complex Vagahau
Niue.
3
This unit standard requires written responses in culturally authentic Vagahau Niue.
Achievement of the evidence requirements allows for minor errors in grammar and
vocabulary, and for village-based language differences.
4
Outcomes one and two are to be assessed twice (once for each text). These
assessments may occur on two separate occasions.
5
Endorsement of village language variation may be conducted by pulotu, village or
community appointed experts.
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NZQA registered unit standard
19835 version 3
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify detailed information from complex written Vagahau Niue texts, in unfamiliar
contexts.
Range
a minimum of eight specific details per text.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The detailed information identified is consistent with that in the texts.
details may include but are not limited to – facts, attitudes,
emotions, opinions.
Range
1.2
Selected details are shown to support or expand key points and opinions.
1.3
The detailed information is presented in a coherent format.
Outcome 2
Infer meaning from complex written Vagahau Niue texts in unfamiliar contexts.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The extracted inferred meaning is presented in a coherent format.
2.2
Meaning inferred is consistent with the facts and situations presented.
Range
at least one example of inference is required per text.
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.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
19835 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 (CMRs). 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.
Comments on this unit standard
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016