Chinese Cultural Competency Training

Chinese Cultural Competency Training (Training Scheme)

Programme Name

Chinese Cultural Competency Training

Study Option

Part-time

Qualification

NZQA approved qualification

Duration

10 weeks

Applications

By phone or email

Start Dates

Throughout the year

Level

1

Course Length

10 weeks

Course Hours

30 hours/week

Programme Description

This programme aims to enhance communication between Kiwi front-line community workers, who are non-native Chinese speakers, and Chinese migrants. Thus, community workers such as police officers, paramedics and health workers can provide services to Chinese migrants after utilizing their linguistic and cultural competency.

Programme Content

This course covers basic elements of Chinese language and cultural experience such as Chinese Kungfu and making dumplings.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, learners will be able to demonstrate basic understanding of Chinese language and culture. Learners will be able to:

  • Identify and use Chinese Pinyin for basic daily communication.
  • Understand familiar words and basic phrases for familiar everyday situations.
  • Participate in simple spoken discourse with familiar people on familiar and personal topics.
  • Understand basic facts about China and Chinese culture.
  • Perform some basic Chinese cultural activities such as Martial Arts and Chinese culinary arts.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this level 1 training.