NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SEAFOOD M ORI (CUSTOMARY FISHING) LEVEL 3 COURSE Piki mai, kake mai, haere mai!

Interested in learning more about Customary Fishing practices, techniques and associated legislation, relevant for Ng ti Rangitihi? Then this may be the course for YOU.

Course Qualification Content:

The programme consists of 58 credits and consists of 6 compulsory unit standards, and 4 others relevant to the Ng ti Rangitihi rohe. The course will be held in Matat and run by Te Whare W nanga o Awanui rangi.

Course Commences:
July 2012

For further information please contact:

Kura Paul-Burke Environmental Manager Te Mana o Ng ti Rangitihi Trust 0800 AKATEA or 07 322 2452 Email environment@ngatirangitihi.iwi. nz or: Te Mauri Apiata Progrramme Coordinator Te Whare W nanga o Awanui rangi 07 307 1467 extn: 7753 Email temauri.apiata@wananga.ac.nz

Course Duration:
5 x weekend w nanga / noho marae

Programme Objectives:
During the course of the programme students will develop basic understanding of; * M ori customary linkages with fish and fish utilisation * Find and catch fish using M ori customary methods * Describe the impact of legislation and commercialisation on M ori customary fishing activities * Explain customary fishing rights and impacts on legislation * Explain and apply customary management tools and practices used for sustainable fishing * Explain the authorisation procedures associated with the harvest of a customary catch * Harvest a customary catch and describe post-harvest according to tikanga and legislation * Describe the rights and responsibilities of personnel associated with a customary catch

Fees:
NO FEES

Course Location:
Matat