NZQA registered unit standard / 21298 version 3
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Title / Demonstrate knowledge and skills of traditional Niue dyeing
Level / 2 / Credits / 3
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills of traditional Niue dyeing.
Classification / Niue Arts and Crafts > Niue Crafts
Available grade / Achieved

Explanatory notes

1  Maaga variations are acceptable in meeting the requirements of this unit standard. Endorsement of village variations may be conducted by pulotu.

2 Safe practices for the handling of dyes should be demonstrated to ensure the health and safety of self and others.

3 Definitions

Dyeing techniques refers to – batik, tie dye, soaking, beating, boiling, blowing, printing, painting;

Fakaholoaga refers to the process by which something is learnt or knowledge is transmitted;

Maaga is any one of the 14 villages that the learner identifies with through either matrilineal or patrilineal lines, or self-identifies through acceptable fakaholoaga;

Pulotu refers to Niue village or community recognised and/or appointed experts;

Traditional refers to a specific body of knowledge and practice held by pulotu, which is imparted to learners through community resources such as cultural leaders and advisors.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge and skills of traditional Niue dyeing.

Evidence requirements

1.1 Niue dyeing for a maaga is described according to traditional methods.

Range origins, use.

1.2 Traditional sources of dyeing materials, and the processes required in order to achieve colours, are identified.

Range colours include but are not limited to – white, brown, black, yellow, red, green.

1.3 Dye is applied using traditional Niue dyeing techniques to achieve intended dyeing outcomes.

Range three different dyeing techniques.

Planned review date / 31 December 2018

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /
Registration / 1 / 26 July 2005 / 31 December 2016
Rollover / 2 / 19 March 2010 / 31 December 2016
Review / 3 / 16 April 2015 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0226

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