New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae - Te Nihowera, Te Ringawera Level 3

at Universal College of Learning

This programme consists of 60 credits. The courses includes:

He Kaitiakitanga o ngā Kai Māori (15 Credits) 

Develop understanding and apply traditional kaitiakitanga (guardianship) concepts in mahinga kai. Learn how to how to source, gather, harvest and prepare a range of kai Māori (food), both traditional and contemporary. You’ll also learn to use te Reo Māori to identify different kai Māori.

Whanaungatanga (15 Credits)

Learn to work collectively and collaboratively in a team environment to express whanaungatanga (kinship/a sense of family connection) in a marae setting.

Te Tikanga Haumaru (10 Credits)

This course covers health and safety, food safety, and personal hygiene requirements for the wharekai. You’ll learn how to identify food preparation hazards in the wharekai and use food safety techniques to ensure cleanliness of food production areas.

Te Mahi Wharekai (20 Credits)

Learn to plan an event and prepare, cook and serve basic dishes in the wharekai. In terms of event planning, this course covers pōwhiri/whakatau, menu, and manaakitanga (hospitality) of manuhiri (guests).

Domestic Entry Requirements

NCEA Level 1

OR

Equivalent academic achievement

OR

On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean 

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

International Entry Requirements

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

English language proficiency

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age

In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

Domestic Fees: *
$3786.07

International Fees:*
$10,250.00

Career & Study Outcomes

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work as apprentices and trainees, or in similar entry-level roles in all sectors of the hospitality industry, including roles as:

• kitchen steward
• food prep assistant
• café assistant
• barista
• commis/junior cook
• ringawera

Graduates will also have the skills and knowledge to support whānau, hapū, iwi, and hapori by working, under limited supervision, in the wharekai and/or kāuta.

Education Pathway

Graduates of this programmes could go on to study further cookery and hospitality programmes including the

• New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
• New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3).