Mana Taiohi Unit Standard (Level 3)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
This is a Level 3 unit standard for youth workers to learn and demonstrate the use of Mana Taiohi principles to enhance mana in young people.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Core skills this course teaches
Describe the mana a young person carries
Participants can explain the concept of mana as it relates to young people and how youth development principles can be used to enhance it.
Apply Mana Taiohi principles in practice
Participants can demonstrate effective use of Mana Taiohi principles when working with a young person, including practical observation and engagement with youth groups.
What You're Signing Up For
The Mana Taiohi Unit Standard is designed for those working with young people in the youth development sector. It covers a Māori worldview framework (Mana Taiohi) for enhancing the mana of youth. The course involves both theoretical knowledge and practical demonstration of Mana Taiohi principles, as well as an online assessment. The unit will replace earlier standards on youth development in Aotearoa.
Course Content
- Understanding mana in young people
- Youth development principles
- The Mana Taiohi framework
- Application of Mana Taiohi in youth work practice
- Online and practical assessment based on Mana Taiohi principles
What you need to know first
Working in the youth development sector is recommended but not explicitly required.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Youth Work
Community Services
Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Provides recognition for youth work practitioners
Enhances career progression in the youth and community sector