Certificate in Bicultural Competency (Level 4)
- Online with face-to-face workshops in Dunedin
- Two years, part-time
- Level 4
- Starts - various start dates
- Apply anytime
Develop a practical knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori as appropriate within the workplace, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) and its socio-political impact within iwi and location-specific contexts in Aotearoa. Deepen your understanding of your own position in a bi-cultural New Zealand context by building a base upon which to develop your cultural competency skills. This certificate is intended for individuals who are working in any public or private entity that states that it is a responsive Treaty partner. Cultural competency has been identified as a key factor in developing organisational effectiveness; it is also an important global transferable skill. The learning and knowledge you therefore gain during this certificate will enhance your employment opportunities both within Aotearoa and internationally.
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshop
- Dunedin
- Two days
- Starts 16-17 March, 6-7 July and 13-14 September 2022
- Apply anytime
This two day workshop provides an environment in which you can explore the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications in a non-confrontational, collaborative process.
Sustainability and Biculturalism short course
- Online
- 3 weeks full-time
- Level 7
- Starts 7 June 2022
- Apply now
Come with us and embark on an intellectual journey to deepen your understanding of the preservation of our natural environment. Whilst also broadening your cultural awareness through learning about the indigenous tribes of southern New Zealand, Kai Tahu. How does landscape inform who you are? How important is the natural environment for you? Do you understand the role people and culture have in preserving the environment and helping you understand your own identity? Join students and staff members online from around the world as we start to unpack these questions and critically reflect on what it means to be us, living in this world at this time.
