Waka Ama Unit Standards

There are two unit standards for Waka Ama

Unit 30810 - Demonstrate and describe waka ama paddling and safety skills (15 credits)

Unit 30811 - Demonstrate capsize drills for waka ama (3 credits)

Consent to Assess

Toi Mai has developed a dedicated application form for the two Waka Ama unit standards 30810 and 30811 for schools/kura to use when applying for these unit standards.

Click here for more information and the application form

Please email the Toi Mai Moderation team if you have any pātai: moderation@toimai.nz or you can call them on 04 909 0316.

Or contact admin@wakaama.co.nz

Waka Ama NZ Endorsement

To apply for consent to assess you must provide copies of relevant Waka Ama qualifications/ certificates/Records of Achievement - please email admin@wakaama.co.nz to request a copy of your record of achievement.

Assessors must have relevant waka ama experience or be a certified Waka Ama NZ Foundation Coach - more information about the foundation modules required can be found here: https://www.wakaama.co.nz/pages/read/1003888

Unit Standard Resources

Skills Active and Waka Ama NZ are in the process of creating resources and assessments for these units. This information will be posted online shortly.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa does hold resources for Unit 30810 - you can contact them here: https://www.twoa.ac.nz/ask-a-question

All resources that are developed need to be pre-moderated and approved by Toi Mai WDC. Please see National external moderation - Toi Mai or contact moderation@toimai.nz with any queries on pre-moderation or consent to assess.

Updated: Jul 4, 2022

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