NZQA registered unit standard
19827 version 3
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Title
Translate into English passages of complex written Vagahau Niue on
less familiar topics
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to translate into
English passages of complex written Vagahau Niue on less
familiar topics, with and without the use of a dictionary or
wordlist.
Classification
Languages > Vagahau Niue
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
Vagahau Niue refers to the language of Niue. This unit standard involves written
Vagahau Niue;
Less familiar refers to topics and settings that may be 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;
Wordlist refers to a provided limited vocabulary.
2
This unit standard requires resources of two complex written passages in Vagahau
Niue, of at least 175 words per passage.
3
Endorsement of village language variation may be conducted by pulotu, village or
community appointed experts.
4
Responses are to be in written English. Achievement of the evidence requirements
allows for minor errors in translation and English expression.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Translate into English a passage of complex written Vagahau Niue on a less familiar topic,
with the use of a bilingual dictionary or wordlist.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The English translation of the passage is consistent with the meanings in the
Vagahau Niue passage.
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SSB Code 130301
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NZQA registered unit standard
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19827 version 3
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Translation is expressed in written English.
Outcome 2
Translate into English a passage of complex written Vagahau Niue on a less familiar topic,
without the use of a dictionary or wordlist.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The English translation of the passage is consistent with the meanings in the
Vagahau Niue passage.
2.2
Translation is expressed in written English.
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions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
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0226
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016