Resource Management | Tiaki te taiao: Practice to Policy (Micro-Credential)

Academic admission
To be admitted to this micro-credential, all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the micro-credential commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form) and meet the following requirements:

Achievement of NCEA Level 2, including:
* 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
* 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
Or
Successful completion of a NZQA approved qualification at Level 3 or above
Or
An equivalent of the above

Special and Discretionary admission
Special and Discretionary admission options are also available as outlined in Section 2.9 of Te Kawa Maiorooro | Educational Regulatory Framework
In assessing whether to grant special or discretionary admission, the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood of succeeding in the micro-credential program.

All decisions will be made at the discretion of a Programme Committee.

Language requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English, te reo Māori, or New Zealand sign language is not a first language will need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the micro-credential.

International applicants are required to demonstrate capability in English as evidenced by an IELTS General or Academic score of 6.0 with no individual band lower than 5.5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This micro-credential enables ākonga to engage with resource management legislation and policy. Ākonga will gain insights into the unique legal rights and obligations that affect taonga, including Māori land, waterways, resources, environmental interests for Māori, as well as the policy considerations that influence hāpu governance. This is aimed at individuals working in regional councils across the motu, specifically in the environmental regional management sector. Ākonga will be exposed to key laws such as the Resource Management Act (RMA), Treaty of Waitangi principles, and local government policies; ākonga will develop the skills needed to navigate and apply these frameworks in the context of Hāpu-led resource management initiatives. These frameworks will effectively contribute to the planning processes that ensure Māori perspectives are considered in traditional rohe and rural and urban contexts.

Upon completion, ākonga will be equipped with knowledge of resource management legislation and policy, including changes in legislation. Ākonga will be supported for the development of Hāpu plans to support decision-making concerning taonga, including Māori land, waterways, resources, and environmental interests for Māori both in traditional rohe and in rural and urban contexts.

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