Change report for the review of the Whakamahi Whenua (Mahinga Kai - Te Hoata), Wāhi Tapu and Environment Māori qualifications

Reviewed qualifications

[Ref]	Version	Qualification title	Level	Credits
2345	1	Te Mana Kaitiaki o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho (Kaupae 4)	4	90
2346	1	Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4)	4	60
2347	1	Rūmakihia te Taiao (Kaupae 6)	6	120
2348	1	Mahinga Kai - Te Hoata (Kaupae 3)	3	60

Review information

Qualification Developer	Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
Reason for the review	5-year Review Cycle
Review date	November 2020
Outcome date	November 2020
Next review date	December 2025

Summary of review and consultation process

The Whakamahi Whenua, Wāhi Tapu and Environment Māori qualifications were scheduled and triggered for review in 2020.  The NZQA Website was updated, signalling the Review and publishing Review Plan and Draft Terms of reference.  The Working Group members that participated in the review represented industry, programme providers and tertiary providers who deliver programmes leading to the qualifications.

The Qualification Review was conducted online on the 20-22 Haratua 2020.

The qualification review ensures the qualifications are relevant, fit for purpose to maintain relevancy across the sector.

The review group for the qualifications are listed on the Application to List (NZQF8) and wider consultation for feedback and comments was also conducted via the NZQA website for the duration of 4 weeks.

Main changes resulting from the review

Whakamahi Whenua (Mahinga Kai - Te Hoata) (Kaupae 3):

§ English title change.

§ Increase credits from 60 to 120.

§ Minor changes proposed to the Strategic Purpose Statement to provide clarity.

§ Minor changes applied to reword the Graduate Profile Outcomes to maintain consistency with instructional verbs relevant to level descriptors and to provide clarity.  Credit increase for four GPO’s to align with overall credit increase for the qualification.

§ Minor changes applied to each of the Guiding Principles (Mātāpono) for clarity, consistency and relevance to te ao Māori.

§ The Education, Employment, Cultural, Community pathways information have been updated and revised for clarity and relevance to Mahinga Kai.

Wāhi Tapu (Te Mana Kaitiaki o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho) (Kaupae 4):

§ English title change.

§ Reduce credits from 90 to 60.

§ Minor changes proposed to the Strategic Purpose Statement to provide clarity.

§ Minor changes applied to reword the Graduate Profile Outcomes to maintain consistency with instructional verbs relevant to level descriptors, for inclusivity and to provide clarity.  Credit decrease for three GPO’s to align with the overall credit reduction for the qualification.

§ Minor changes applied to the Guiding Principles (Mātāpono) for clarity, consistency and inclusivity.

§ The Education, Employment, Cultural, Community pathways information have been updated and revised for clarity and relevance to Wāhi Tapu.

Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4)

§ Minor changes proposed to the Strategic Purpose Statement to provide clarity.

§ Minor changes applied Graduate Profile Outcomes 3, 5 and 6.

§ Minor changes applied to the Guiding Principles (Mātāpono) for clarity, consistency and inclusivity.

§ The Education, Employment, Cultural, Community pathways information have been updated and revised for clarity and relevance to Environment Māori.

Rūmakihia te Taiao (Kaupae 6)

§ Minor changes proposed to the Strategic Purpose Statement to provide clarity, inclusivity and relevance.

§ Minor changes applied Graduate Profile Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.

§ As per changes made to Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4)

§ The Education, Employment, Cultural, Community pathways information have been updated and revised for clarity and relevance to Environment Māori.

Review outcome

Reference	Version	Reviewed qualification	Outcome category	New qualification details/version (if applicable)
2345	2	Te Mana Kaitiaki o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho (Kaupae 4)	B-New version of qualification	2345-3
2346	2	Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4)	B-New version of qualification	2346-3
2347	2	Rūmakihia te Taiao (Kaupae 6)	B-New version of qualification	2347-3
2348	2	Mahinga Kai - Te Hoata (Kaupae 3)	B-New version of qualification	2348-3

Qualification review outcome categories

Outcome	Result	Category
No changes are identified to the qualification	Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required.	A
Minor changes are identified to the qualification	New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same). New review date is required.	B
Significant changes are required to the qualification	New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID. The existing qualification will expire.	C
The qualification is no longer required be industry	The qualification will expire with no replacement.	D

Transition information

Reference	Version	Qualification title	Last date of entry*	Last date of assessment
2345	2	Te Mana Kaitiaki o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho (Kaupae 4)		31 December 2023
2346	2	Te Hiringa o te Taiao (Kaupae 4)		31 December 2023
2347	2	Rūmakihia te Taiao (Kaupae 6)		31 December 2023
2348	2	Mahinga Kai - Te Hoata (Kaupae 3)		31 December 2023

*only required for outcome category C or D

Any additional information

It is anticipated that no existing learners will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) at mqs@nzqa.govt.nz).