Manaaki Tāpoi Advanced – Level 3

Course Aim

The Level 3 Manaaki Tāpoi Advanced programme will strengthen participants understanding both of the uniqueness of Māori culture as well as the interconnectedness of Te Ao Māori.  The course builds on the Level 2 Manaaki Tāpoi Introduction programme to develop further skills and the ability to interact with manuhiri through the delivery of Tourism Māori experiences.

Underpinning the curriculum is the development of crucial personal and social development skills transferable to any vocational pathway.

Learner Goals and Outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:

• Explain kaitiaki practices in a Tourism Māori context.
• Identify and explain the history of natural attractions and significant sites in tourism Māori.
• Explain the importance of respecting Māori customs and practices in Tourism Māori
• Discuss karakia tawhito and examine contemporary karakia as they apply to a Tourism Māori product
• Recite a karakia appropriate to a Tourism Māori product.

Entry Requirements:

Completion of Manaaki Tapoi Level 2 is a prerequisite for enrolling on Level 3 .  Please contact us if you have achieved credits in a similar course that may also fulfill this requirement.

It is strongly recommended prior to course start that students can demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Be able to present their own pepeha
• Have a sound knowledge of whanaungatanga
• Have a sound knowledge or kaitaikitanga
• Be able to recite at least one karakia from memory
• Be able to recite at least one waiata from memory

Other Trades Academy Courses

Manaaki Tapoi Level 2

Manaaki Tapoi Level 3 Extension

Other Whenua Iti Outdoors Trades courses