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.

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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.

“Māori tourism might be a new career path for me. The idea of going and either revitalising or giving knowledge seems really fun as a job”. – participant

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:

For course specific assessments talk to your school Trades Academy coordinator or email [email protected]

Use links below to explore related courses and pathway options:

To see the full range of options head back to our Secondary School programme landing page.

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

| Career Pathways | link to Tahatū | Career Navigator to discover career possibilities

Key Components:

  • Cultural
  • Tourism
  • Trades

Open to:

Year 12 - 13 Students

NCEA Level:
15 credits at Level 3

Duration:

13 Days, (1 x 5-day block, 1x 8-day block)

Delivery:

Residential block course (includes overnights)

Location:

Tasman / Nelson / Marlborough / Golden Bay / West Coast

Cost:

Full Cost: $3,500 including GST per person.

Free places (limited) for students from WCTA and TOTSTA partner schools.

Funded by Ministry of Education.

Dates:

2027

Programme Intakes start in Term 1 and in Term 3, dates tbc

Notes:

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

Awards:

  • NCEA

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