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Kaitiakitanga: Ka whakahau, Ka whakakaha i te mauri, te mana me te tapu ā-iwi o ngā whānau/​ Ratonga pāpori Māori

Learning Post

Subject area

Human Welfare Studies and Services not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

11 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 micro-credential is for people who are working in Iwi/Māori social services or those who are working in the mainstream social services or related sectors looking to develop their practice and quality of service provision in terms of safeguarding and upholding the mauri, mana and tapu of whānau they support.

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide learners with knowledge and competencies in planning, facilitating, implementing and evaluating various social services initiatives and interventions designed to promote the welfare and wellbeing of whānau including the important role cultural competence plays in these situations.

Those who achieve this micro-credential will be able to apply knowledge of kaitiakitanga in the context of protecting and advancing the wellbeing of whānau in an Iwi/Māori Social Services setting.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

For this programme, prospective tauira must: - be a New Zealand Citizen, New Zealand Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident - be employed or connected within a Whänau Ora, hauora or related social services setting - undergo an interview in order to determine readiness and suitability to the programme. Wai Tech conducts recruitment of tauira at all times in an ethical, fair and responsible manner

Detailed requirements

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


Duration

11 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

StudyLink website – information about student loans

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


Student Success

N/A


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) 924 942
Phone: (0800) 924 942
Fax: (09) 8375378
Email: pania.teaonui@waiwhanau.com
Web: http://www.waitech.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.

What to do if you find incorrect course information

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