Programme Overview
Level of Study: 4
This certificate programme provides students with the foundation knowledge to move on to either degree-level study or career pathways. It is designed as a stepping stone from Te Aka ki te Wānanga, allowing students to build on and apply the skills learnt previously.
The programme seeks to develop students’ understanding of community, culture and communication, creating a solid foundation for future study. It is essential for students who are considering a career in nursing and have no prior knowledge or experience in this area.
Topics of study include human biology, health education and health science. The course will also benefit students planning a career in teaching. Ako ki te Wānanga aims to reinforce students’ confidence within Te Ao Māori (the Māori world) by continuing to build upon existing understanding.
| Duration: |
20 weeks |
| Location: |
Whakatāne (numbers dependent) and Tāmaki Makaurau |
| Start Date: |
16/07/2012 |
| Finish Date: |
02/12/2012 |
| Applications Close: |
13/07/2012 |
| Delivery Mode: |
Lecture |
| 2012 Estimated Annual Fees: |
Nil |
| N.B. You will be required to contribute toward the cost of study. The fee above is based on the 2011 domestic fees schedule. While the fees are indicative, you can expect that final tuition fees will not exceed the amount shown. |
Entry Details
| Entry is open to applicants who meet the following requirements: |
| Minimum Age: |
16 years old |
| Additional Qualifications: |
Applicants must show a willingness to learn and will be required to undertake an interview. |
Career Opportunities: |
Entry level in the workforce in the general areas of education and nursing:
- Kaiawhina in Te Kohanga Reo, Whare Kura, Mainstream schools;
- General health organisations.
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| Further Study: |
Tertiary study at Undergraduate level:
- Te Tohu Paetahi Ako: Bachelor of Education (Teaching);
- Te Ōhanga Mataora Paetahi: Bachelor of Health Sciences Māori (Nursing).
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Detailed Course Information
| Course Code: |
AKA007 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Ako Tuhi Ōkawa: Writing for Tertiary Studies |
| Description: |
Develops and enhances skills in writing and presenting assignments in various forms. Explores language types and usages and looks at sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, academic conventions and the psychology of reading and writing. |
| Course Code: |
MAO101 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Te Reo Māori: Introduction to Te Reo Māori |
| Description: |
To introduce students to Te Reo Māori. |
| Course Code: |
AKO105 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Ako Rorohiko: Basic Computer Study Skills |
| Description: |
To develop practical skills in Information and Communication Technology. |
| Course Code: |
AKO101 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Teaching |
| Course Title: |
Akoranga Tauawhi: Teacher Aide Practice |
| Description: |
To develop understanding of the roles, skills and responsibilities of a Teacher Aide in a learning environment. |
| Course Code: |
AKO102 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Teaching |
| Course Title: |
Akoranga i te Taiao: Education Outside the Classroom |
| Description: |
Students will recognise that education outside the classroom is a learning and teaching context where children experience safely their environment and therefore their world. |
| Course Code: |
AKO103 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Teaching |
| Course Title: |
Ako Mahi Marau: Curriculum Projects |
| Description: |
To develop an awareness of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. |
| Course Code: |
AKO104 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Teaching |
| Course Title: |
Ako Tauawhi Whanonga: Learning and Behaviour Support |
| Description: |
To develop an understanding of the learning and behaviour support provided for students with diverse needs to participate and achieve in educational settings. |
| Course Code: |
AKO107 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Nursing |
| Course Title: |
Ako Hauora Pūtaiao: Health Science |
| Description: |
Introduce students to health science through an exploration of terms used, including an introduction to the chemistry and mathematics used within the health profession. |
| Course Code: |
AKO108 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Nursing |
| Course Title: |
Ako Hauora Tinana: Basic Human Biology |
| Description: |
Introduce students to basic human biology. |
| Course Code: |
AKO109 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Nursing |
| Course Title: |
Ako Hauora Hāpori: Health Education |
| Description: |
Introduce students to understanding the application of health within the community. |
| Course Code: |
AKO110 |
| Course Type: |
Elective |
| Major Title: |
Nursing |
| Course Title: |
Ako Whakatauira Hauora: Māori models of health |
| Description: |
Introduce students to Māori models of wellbeing. |
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