Course Overview

Learn the knowledge and develop the skills needed to gain a rewarding job in construction management or quantity surveying on residential and commercial builds. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a construction manager or consultant, or contractor quantity surveyor. This is a two year programme of study.

This qualification prepares aspiring and current construction managers and quantity surveyors with theoretical knowledge and skills for residential and commercial building projects. The qualification assures employers and consumers that projects meet industry standards set by New Zealand legislation and Australian standards.

The program offers small class sizes, industry-experienced tutors, and flexible delivery options for both school leavers and industry professionals to upskill and enhance their career prospects. It also provides numeracy, literacy, and technology support.

Graduates can pursue further tertiary education in construction management or quantity surveying or enter the workforce directly. Due to the labour shortage in the industry and large construction projects in the region, graduates are highly in demand.

You will learn how to:

• understand and apply knowledge of the roles, standard documentation and administrative requirements of the construction industry, and communicate in a construction related context.

• operate within the statutory and regulatory environment as it applies to the construction and design of buildings.

• manage construction and resource allocation, programming and construction activities, for a medium building and for medium and large buildings, understand the principles related to the provision of services.

• evaluate and select materials and finishes for building projects, taking into account environmental aspects of the design and construction techniques to be used.

• apply a broad knowledge of the structure and structural principles for building work including foundations, substructure, the envelope and the interior, and passive fire protection systems for medium and large buildings.

• analyse, select and administer construction contracts including the preparation of a tender submission from trade sections and other financial components and value building works up to and including final account statements.

• work in a team and identify organisational principles in a construction and consulting environment.

General Eligibility

• A minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in Maths and a minimum of 12 Literacy credits at NCEA Level 1; or

• Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) band score of 6 (with no score below 5.5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent.