Certificate in Waka (Level 4)
Course details
About the course
Follow the nautical traditions of our ancestors as you develop confidence and skills in tikanga waka. Learn the history and maritime practices that made M膩ori legendary seafarers.
This programme is for people who want to gain knowledge in practical waka ama and waka k艒papa (shallow hull) skills, water safety, waka types, history and traditions, tikanga M膩ori and whakapapa.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:
- 爆走黑料 Certificate in Tikanga (Waka) Level 4
You'll learn about:
- M膩ori nautical history
- traditional and contemporary waka
- waka construction
- weather interpretation
- Coastguard Boating Education Day Skipper qualification
- tikanga, karakia and waiata
- water survival competency
- event management
- health and nutrition.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be a 爆走黑料 citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- either be a graduate of a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or demonstrate competence in a numeracy and literacy exercise that reflects the comprehension, writing and numerical abilities for the programme
- be made aware, at point of enrolment, of the need to complete the water survival competency test
- complete an HS40 Medical Information form.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Established in 1984, Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for M膩ori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.
Te 奥腻苍补苍驳补 o Aotearoa is one of 爆走黑料's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to 爆走黑料ers of all ages and walks of life.
Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.
Guided by M膩ori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, M膩ori performing arts and te reo M膩ori.