Certificate in Waka Ama

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CERTIFICATE IN WAKA AMA

Level 4

 

What’s it about?

The Certificate in Waka Ama aims to provide an opportunity for people who are interested in waka ama, to learn how to paddle and get involved in the waka ama community.

 

Entry Requirements

Students interested in this course should have an interest in waka ama and desire to learn. 

Fees:               $576.50

 

Content of Programme

The programme comprises of four components:

1.         Ngā kōrero o Mua – History of Waka Ama

2.         Te Hanga Rauemi – Waka Ama resources

1.         Te Hoe Waka –  Basic paddling strokes, techniques, waka positions and calling

2.         Te Whakapakari Tinana – Waka fitness including nutrition and diet

 

Delivery of Programme

The Certificate in Waka Ama is delivered over seven weekend noho. The dates for 2011 are:

 

1.          Fri 6 May - Sun 8 May

2.          Fri 3 June - Sun 5 June

3.          Fri 1 July - Sun 3 July

4.          Fri 29 July - Sun 31 July

5.          Fri 19 Aug - Sun 21 Aug

6.          Fri 16 Sept- Sun 18 Sept

7.          Fri 7 Oct - Sun 9 Oct

Location:        Te Wānanga Māori, Whitireia NZ, Porirua

Waka Ama Tutor:      Matahi Brightwell

 

Matahi Whakataka Brightwell, Ngāti Porou

 Waka Ama Tutor, Master Carver

 Matahi Whakataka Brightwell has been instrumental in the re-birth and growth of the sport of Waka Ama in Aotearoa.   He has been actively involved in the revival of traditional methods in building, navigating and sailing and is well regarded for his facilitation of waka ama wānanga throughout the Pacific.   Matahi has many years experience coaching waka ama at a club, regional, national and international level.

 

Want to know more?

For any further enquiries, please contact Tania Piki on free-phone: 0800 944 847 or

Phone: 04 237 3103 ext 3765, business days 9am-5pm or email: maori@whitireia.ac.nz.

 

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