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Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as a bi-cultural approach in a health or wellbeing setting (Level 3) (32418)

Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as a bi-cultural approach in a health or wellbeing setting (Level 3) (32418)

Following a request, Toitū te Waiora is proposing minor changes to unit standard 32418 Describe Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi, and a bi-cultural approach in a health or wellbeing setting (Level 3, 6 credits, version 1). 

Why change?  

Toitū te Waiora, the Community, Health, Education, and Social Services Workforce Development Council is updating 32418 Describe Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as a bi-cultural approach in a health or wellbeing setting (Level 3) to align with changes made to The Education Act 2020. 

Changes 

The main changes are: 

  • The Education Act 2020 changed from the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its articles. In version 2 reference to the Treaty of Waitangi has been replaced by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 
  • Reference to resources were out of date and have been replaced with current reference to resources. 
  • Guidance information has been reworded to align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Ministry of Health. (2020). Whakamaua: Māori Health Action Plan 2020-2025. 

The proposed changes can be viewed here: 

Toitū te Waiora, welcomes any feedback on the changes and encourage you to share this communication with your professional networks. For feedback, or any questions, please email us at [email protected] by close of business on 13th December 2023.