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New Zealand Certificate in Māori Environment Practices

EIT

Subject area

Environmental Studies not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

20 Weeks

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is intended for whānau, hapū, iwi and others with some experience in mātauranga taiao, or those intending to work in the area of tiaki taiao, and who are seeking a formal qualification to work independently at an intermediate level.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide whānau, hapū, iwi, hapori and other entities with graduates who are able to fulfil kaupapa Māori based environmental roles and associated activities at an intermediate level. Te iwi Māori and Aotearoa will benefit from having graduates who are able to provide, from a te ao Māori perspective, skills grounded in mātauranga taiao to protect and enhance te taiao for current and future generations.
Graduates of this qualification will understand the value of mātauranga taiao and will be able to use their skills and knowledge based on whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, te pono me te tika, tūrangawaewae, pūkengatanga, and rangatiratanga to work independently to contribute to the future care and development of te taiao for whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic requirements NCEA Level 1 or; A qualification at Level 1 or above, with evidence of literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1), or Evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, including literacy and numeracy abilities equivalent to NCEA (Level 1). In the latter two situations the applicant may be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence. English language requirements Applicants whose first language is not English must have demonstrated an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply), completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 with any endorsement), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5), or completion of an accepted international equivalent. Other requirements A reasonable level of physical fitness will be required to carry out certain programme activities. Special Entry In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4) New Zealand Certificate in Maori Environment Practices (Kaupae 4) where they supply evidence to satisfy the Programme Coordinator of their ability to succeed on the programme.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

20 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

59%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 225 5348
Phone: (06) 974 8000
Fax: (06) 974 8905
Email: info@eit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.eit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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