NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) invites feedback on the review of the suite of Tiaki Mokopuna (Early Learning) qualifications at Kaupae 2 – 6.
As the qualification developer, we want to ensure that the qualifications remain current, relevant, purposeful and valuable to current and future learners, employers, whānau, hapū, iwi and other stakeholders.
- He Taonga te Mokopuna [Kaupae 2], Ref 2854, 60 credits
- Te Mana o te Mokopuna [Kaupae 3], Ref 2855, 60 credits
- Te Puāwaitanga o te Mokopuna [Kaupae 4], Ref 2856, 60 credits
- Te Tipuranga o te Mokopuna [Kaupae 5], Ref 2857, 120 credits
- Te Rangatiratanga o te Mokopuna [Kaupae 6], Ref 2858, 120 credits
We welcome your questions and feedback
We invite you to provide feedback on the proposed changes.
Please send your feedback to:
The consultation for the proposed qualifications is open until 10 Dec 2025.
Tiaki Mokopuna (Early Learning) - summary of changes
Read a summary of the changes:
Ngā Tohu Hukihuki – draft qualifications
Qual ID 2854, Level 2, 60 credits
Current
He Taonga te Mokopuna (Kaupae 2) (external link)
Proposed draft
Qual ID 2855, Level 3, 60 credits
Current
Te Mana o te Mokopuna (Kaupae 3) (external link)
Proposed draft
Qual ID 2856, Level 4, 60 credits
Current
Te Puāwaitanga o te Mokopuna (Kaupae 4) (external link)
Proposed draft
Qual ID 2857, Level 5, 120 credits
Current
Te Tipuranga o te Mokopuna (Kaupae 5) (external link)
Proposed draft
Qual ID 2858, Level 6, 120 credits
Current
Te Rangatiratanga o te Mokopuna (Kaupae 6) (external link)
Proposed draft
What's next?
Once the public consultation ends, we will make final adjustments to the qualification documents before submitting the qualifications for evaluation to Quality Assurance Māori, NZQA.