Field Humanities
Review of Niue Tradition and Culture unit standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Pacific Studies |
Niue Tradition and Culture |
21313, 21315-21322 |
NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published July 2013
Planned review date December 2018
The standards in domain Niue Tradition and culture were reviewed as part of NQS' regular review cycle.
Networks in the New Zealand Niue community were contacted, advised of the review and invited to participate in it. A representative from Niue High School was also invited. When the standards had been reviewed they were sent out for consultation and endorsement of the changes.
Main changes
· Credit values were changed, for all standards except 21322, to more accurately reflect the learning time required to gain the standards.
· Vagahau Niue was corrected throughout the standards.
· Some explanatory notes were clarified for consistency with the outcomes and Vagahau Niue.
· The range of fono in standards 21317 and 21318 has been amended to better align with the level of the standards.
· Standard 21319 has been amended to cover general ceremonies.
· Outcomes and evidence requirements have been amended to clarify the requirements of the standards.
The last date for assessment of superseded versions of these standards is 31 December 2014. Results will not be accepted where the assessment date is after the last date for assessment of the superseded versions of the standard.
Detailed list of unit standards - 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 |
Humanities > Pacific Studies > Niue Tradition and Culture
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
21313 |
Investigate magafaoa, maaga roles and Niue decision-making Investigate magafaoa and/or magafaoa laulahi in Niue decision-making |
3 |
3
5 |
B |
21315 |
Demonstrate knowledge of agamotu in moui Niue
|
2 |
2 4 |
B |
21316 |
Demonstrate knowledge of religions in moui Niue |
2 |
2 4 |
B |
21317 |
Describe fono Niue and associated roles Describe fono Niue and associated roles |
2 |
2 4 |
B |
21318 |
Investigate the use of protocols in fono Niue Investigate the use of protocols in fono Niue |
3 |
5 4 |
B |
21319 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Niue ceremonies celebrating coming of age Demonstrate knowledge of Niue ceremonies |
2 |
2
4 |
B |
21320 |
Examine the Niue practice of hifiulu and huki teliga Examine the Niue practice of hifiulu and hukiteliga |
3 |
3 4 |
B |
21321 |
Demonstrate knowledge of significant external influences on Niue |
3 |
3 4 |
B |
21322 |
Research Niue tradition and culture Research an aspect of Niue tradition and culture |
6 |
20 |
B |