Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4)

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consists of 60 credits. The courses include;

Ākonga will understand advanced intermediate-level te reo Māori vocabulary and grammatical structures to summarise and present familiar information.

Te Kukunetanga - Te Arotake Me Te Whakautu Huatau Evaluating and Responding to Ideas (15 Credits)
Ākonga will gain the ability to evaluate and respond to ideas as well as account for and sustain a point of view in advanced intermediate-level te reo Māori for familiar and some unfamiliar iwi contexts.

Te Kukunetanga - Reo Mō Ngā Whāinga Ā Ringa Te Reo Māori for Practical Purposes (15 Credits)
Ākonga will learn advanced intermediate level te reo Māori for practical purposes, on familiar and unfamiliar topics in workplace or academic contexts.

Te Kukunetanga - Te Kōtui Me Te Kukunetanga – Te Kōtui Me Te Arotake Tohenga Synthesising and Evaluating Arguments (15 Credits)
Ākonga will gain the ability to synthesise and evaluate in advanced intermediate-level te reo Māori in specified contexts and some unfamiliar settings.

Te Reo Rangatira at NCEA Level 2,

OR

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) or equivalent,

OR

Aromatawai ā-waha, kanohi ki te kanohi with programme lecturer and/or Programme Leader.

English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL Te Pūkenga is a TOEFL testing centre.

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learner applicants.

English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL Te Pūkenga is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

This programme is intended for ākonga who have an intermediate level of understanding and ability in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relevant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).