Manaaki Tāpoi Advanced (Level 3)

The Manaaki Tāpoi Advanced programme will strengthen participant’s understanding both of the uniqueness of Māori culture as well as the interconnectedness of Te Ao Māori. 

The course builds on the Manaaki Tāpoi Introduction (Level 2) programme to further develop skills and the ability to interact with manuhiri through the delivery of Māori tourism experiences.

Entry Requirements

Students need to have completed the Manaaki Tapoi Introduction – Level 2 course or be able to demonstrate the following with a school recommendation:

  • Know and present pepeha
  • A sound knowledge of whanaungatanga and kaitaikitanga
  • Recite a mininum of one karakia and one waiata from memory

Learning Objectives

Students will have the opportunity to achieve academic learning objectives thatcontribute to their National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) and develop crucial personal and social development skills.

Personal and Social Development Objectives:

Personal and social skills are transferable to any chosen career pathway and are considered essential skills by employers.

  • Increasing willingness to learn
  • Understanding and assuming personal responsibility
  • Developing belief in self and increasing confidence
  • Developing a positive attitude
  • Recognising and developing potential
  • Developing resilience skills (coping with challenge and change)
  • Developing positive communication skills

Course Outline & Assessments:

Course outline including academic learning objectives – Manaaki Tāpoi Advanced Level 3

For course specific assessments talk to your school Trades Academy coordinator or email info@wio.org.nz

Use links below to explore related courses and pathway options:

To view all Whenua Iti Outdoors Trades Academy programmes and a pathway diagram go to Further Resources below.

Inā kei te mohio koe ko wai koe, I anga mai koe i hea. Tēnā ka mohio koe, kei te anga aku koe ki hea. If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going.

Further resources

| Secondary School Programmes | Download our full programme brochure

| Trades Academy Programmes | Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO) Trades Academy options

| Programme Pathways Diagram| WIO Trades Academy programme pathways

| Cultural Tourism | link to Careers NZ Tertiary Training and Career information

Key Components:

  • Cultural
  • Tourism
  • Trades

Open to:

Year 12 - 13 Students

NCEA Level:
19 credits at Level 3

Duration:

Four one-week blocks (Monday-Thursday)

Delivery:

Residential block course (includes overnights)

Location:

Tasman / Nelson / Marlborough / Golden Bay / West Coast

Cost:

Zero cost to students. Funded by the Ministry of Education.

Dates:

2020 Intakes

Weeks 1-4*: Delivery dates vary by region, refer to your School Trades Academy Coordinator for details.

*Dates changed due to Covid-19.

Notes:

Dates may be subject to change.
Some academic objectives may change to align with assessment changes.

Awards:

  • NCEA

Qualified Educators

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Accredited Providers

We are accredited with the NZ Qualifications Authority and all programs align with the NZ Curriculum key competencies.

Safety Comes First

We are a registered provider of Adventure Activities with Worksafe NZ, and are Safety audit certified with OutdoorsMark.

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