Review of Whenua unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Whenua |
Te Whakahaere Whenua |
16343-16359 |
|
|
Te Whakamau Whenua |
16360-16382 |
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published December 2010
Planned review date December 2015
Summary of review and consultation process
The Whenua unit standards were reviewed as a part of the NZQA Māori Qualifications Services review cycle. The purpose of the review was to ensure that the unit standards were fit for purpose and applicable to current issues.
The 'intention to review' letter was sent out to Whakaruruhau members informing them that the review of the standards was about to begin in November 2006. The letter also proposed to seek expressions of interest and feedback on the unit standards.
There was no interest or feedback in 2006: however, feedback in 2010 from tertiary providers, Whenua organisations, government departments, industry and iwi indicated that reviewing the standards was relevant now, and that there was a need for them because Māori were more aware or involved in iwi and/or hapū treaty claims, legislation, and local and government policies in relation to Māori land.
The intention was to review all three domains, Te Whakahaere Whenua, Te Whakamau Whenua and Te Whakamahi Whenua. However, the Whakaruruhau felt that they did not have enough expert practitioners in the group to review Whakamahi Whenua so they recommended that two review groups be formed: one group to review the Whakamahi Whenua standards, and one group to review the Whakahaere and the Whakamau Whenua standards.
The Whakaruruhau members included representatives from tertiary providers, regional council offices, Federation of Māori Authorities (FoMA), Agriculture Research, iwi, Ngā Whenua Rahui, and Māori Trust Office.
MQS and the Whakaruruhau were concerned about the low usage of the Whenua unit standards. As a result, recommendations from the Whakaruruhau were to:
· develop two qualifications
· develop resource packages
· develop a promotion strategy.
The Whakaruruhau volunteered to be available as course facilitators.
Fourteen standards were selected for the qualifications, seven from the Te Whakahaere Whenua domain and seven from the Te Whakamau Whenua domain. These standards were updated and the remaining standards were designated expiring as they were no longer required.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Twenty six standards have been designated as expiring and will not be replaced: 16343-45, 16348, 16349, 16352, 16354-56, 16359-69, 16374, 16376, 16379-16382.
· Standards 16347, 16350, 16351, 16357, 16358, 16371, and 16372 have been replaced by new standards 27134, 26728, 27135, 27136, 27137, 27138, and 27139 respectively.
· Amendments have been made to explanatory notes to include updates to relevant legislation, references, and websites. Definitions have been included for consistency of understanding of the contents, and explanatory notes 1 and 2 and have been amended and included in all the standards.
· Amendments have been made to the levels and the credits of some standards.
· Amendments have been made to titles to better reflect the skills and knowledge covered in the standards.
· Amendments have been made to purpose statements to reflect the content and provide a clearer overview of the standards.
· Amendments have been made to outcomes and evidence requirements to clarify outcomes, provide clearer evidence requirements, and improve assessability.
· Amendments have been made to ranges, and ranges have been added to clarify evidence requirements and to specify the amount of evidence needed.
Category C and D standards will expire at the end of December 2012.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following MQS qualification is affected by the outcome of this review and will be reviewed in 2011.
|
Qualification title |
Classification or standard in the qualification |
|
National Diploma in Māori Environmental Management. (Level 5) [Ref: 1297] |
16346, 16347, 16352 |
Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level and credits.
All changes are in bold.
|
Key to review category |
| |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Whenua
Domain Te Whakahaere Whenua
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
16343 |
Demonstrate knowledge of statutory processes in relation to a papakāinga development on Māori land |
15 |
D
| |
|
16344 |
Plan, carry out and evaluate the construction of a papakāinga |
7
|
20 |
D |
|
16345 |
Plan for the development of a papakāinga on Māori land |
6
|
10 |
D |
|
16346 |
Explain the Resource Management Act 1991 and its provision for Māori |
5 3 |
6 |
B |
|
16347
27134 |
Explain authorities' role under the Resource Management Act 1991 and its impact on Māori Explain the function of authorities under the Resource Management Act 1991 and their effects on Māori |
5
3 |
6
6 |
C |
|
16348 |
Examine the Resource Management Act 1991 applications and the impact on Māori |
7 |
15 |
D |
|
16349 |
Explain the functions and roles of local authorities and their impact on Māori |
7 |
10 |
D |
|
16350
26728 |
Explain the environmental effects and impact on Māori of natural resource industries and tourism Explain the environmental effects of industries on natural resources and Māori |
6
4 |
15
6 |
C |
|
16351
27135 |
Explain the impact of the Resource Management Act 1991 on the use and management of Māori land Explain the effects of the Resource Management Act 1991 on Māori land |
6
5 |
10
8 |
C |
|
16352 |
Explain a Māori environmental management system and application within Resource Management Act 1991 |
5
|
7 |
D |
|
16353 |
Develop an iwi management plan in relation to the natural and physical resources Develop policy statements for an iwi management plan in relation to the management of natural and physical resources |
6
5 |
20
8 |
B |
|
16354 |
Provide for the input of Māori into the planning process and decision making of consent applications |
6 |
10 |
D |
|
16355 |
Explain the dispute settlement options for Māori under the Resource Management Act 1991 |
7 |
10 |
D |
|
16356 |
Explain the impact of the Resource Management Act 1991 on Māori in terms of abatement |
6 |
10 |
D |
|
16357
27136 |
Explain national and regional coastal management and the impact on Māori Critique coastal management and their effects on local Māori |
7
5 |
10
8 |
C |
|
16358
27137 |
Explain Geographic Information Systems and how they impact on Māori resource use Explain Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems and their effects on Māori resources management |
6
4 |
15
8 |
C |
|
16359 |
Carry out Geographic Information Systems applications in relation to Māori land management |
7 |
15 |
D |
Domain Te Whakamau Whenua
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
16360 |
6 |
10 |
D | |
|
16361 |
Determine the provisions for Treaty principles in the business of regional and district councils |
7 |
10 |
D |
|
16362 |
Conduct consultation with Māori in accordance with the Resource Management Act 1991 |
7 |
20 |
D |
|
16363 |
Explain the protection of water in relation to Māori water use and the management of waterways |
7 |
10 |
D |
|
16364 |
Analyse the Crown Forest Assets Act 1989 and its impact on Māori forestry ownership and control |
7 |
20 |
D |
|
16365 |
Compare the RMA 1991 with other related legislation in terms of their impact on Māori |
8 |
20 |
D |
|
16366 |
Explain how the Resource Management Act 1991 impacts on Māori use and management of water |
7 |
10 |
D |
|
16367 |
Explain the impact of land clearance, erosion and siltation on Māori land use and management |
5 |
10 |
D |
|
16368 |
Analyse and evaluate local authority consideration of iwi planning documents |
8 |
20 |
D |
|
16369 |
Analyse the protection of geothermal resources in accordance with tikanga Māori and legislation |
8 |
15 |
D |
|
16370 |
Demonstrate knowledge of geothermal issues that impact on Māori Examine and analyse issues in the management and ownership of geothermal resources and the effects on Māori |
7
5 |
15
8 |
B |
|
16371 27138 |
Explain the impact of exotic forestry on Māori land Analyse the effects of exotic forestry on Māori land |
7 5 |
15 8 |
C |
|
16372
27139 |
Demonstrate knowledge of Māori land administration Demonstrate knowledge of historical Māori land administration |
5
4 |
10
6 |
C |
|
16373 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Explain Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, its purpose, and compare it with the Māori Affairs Act 1953 |
6
5
|
15
8 |
B |
|
16374 |
Analyse Māori land development schemes |
6 |
15 |
D |
|
16375 |
Explain trusts and incorporations in terms of the provisions of the Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Explain, analyse and evaluate trusts and incorporations in terms of the provisions of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 |
5 |
10 |
B |
|
16376 |
Explain the role of the Māori Trustee Office in relation to Māori land administration |
5 |
10 |
D |
|
16377 |
Demonstrate knowledge of conducting research in the Māori Land Court Demonstrate knowledge of using Māori Land Court records to carry out research |
5
3 |
8
4 |
B |
|
16378 |
Demonstrate knowledge of pre-European land tenure Explain customary Māori land occupation |
5
4 |
8
8 |
B |
|
16379 |
Analyse Māori customary ownership and control of land |
5 |
8 |
D |
|
16380 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Waitangi Tribunal and the Māori land claims process |
5 |
8 |
D |
|
16381 |
Analyse administrative issues related to Waitangi Tribunal recommendations and settlements |
5 |
10 |
D |
|
16382 |
Explain Crown proposals to settle Treaty of Waitangi claims and their impact on Māori |
6 |
10 |
D |