BETTER THAN EVER

than everBetter

The stunning restoration of Thornton Earl Manor took home both the 2020 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Award for the Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling category and the 2020 TIDA Designer Renovation of the Year Award.

Designed by AO Architecture director Michael John, the restoration and alterations of the manor blends modernisation while maintaining the integrity of the building in its language and character.

Sited on the Port Hills of early Christchurch, Thornton Earl Manor was on a large parcel of agreement for its innovative approach to restoring a heritage building with the possibility of a conversion into multiple apartments. Extensive interior works enabled this smart reconfiguration that had to meet the challenges posed by the need for fire separation and privacy.

The designer’s careful consideration for the building’s heritage nature has successfully resulted in an exceptional renovation reflecting its original style. The restoration saves and celebrates heritage in postquake Christchurch, proposes an innovative, multi-unit approach in restoration and poses the possibility of living in a unique and prestigious location a bit more accessible.

Originally designed and built by the distinguished England brothers of Christchurch the manor has now been brought back to its former grandeur.

land which included an orchard, glass houses, gardener’s cottage, servants’ quarters, tennis court and substantial gardens. Originally designed and built by the distinguished England brothers of Christchurch the manor has now been brought back to its former grandeur. A totally unexpected entry for this category, the Thornton Earl Manor project attracted the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Award judges’ unanimous

ENROL NOW FOR A MID-YEAR START AT SIT

It’s business as usual at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) for 2021.

For those who want to move on from the uncertainties of 2020 by retraining or upskilling, there are plenty of quality programmes to choose from within the construction sector.

Why wait until 2022 to start your study when you can enrol now for a mid-year start?

The Graduate Diploma in Construction starts in Invercargill in Semester 2 (July 5th). This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme – there are no tuition fees, the student pays only direct material course costs.

If you’re planning to have a career as a builder and want to avoid a hefty student loan, the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry (Level 3) is covered by TTAF and starts July 19th in Invercargill, and August 16th at SIT’s Christchurch campus.

TTAF

The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), the Government’s response to support New Zealand’s Covid-impacted economy, specifically focuses on industries with predicted skill shortages. These free training opportunities are guaranteed until December 2022, giving assurance to students who want to commit to study and achieve a new qualification at minimal cost to themselves.

Some of SIT’s most popular programmes are available to study under TTAF, at their Invercargill, Christchurch and Queenstown campuses:

• New Zealand Diploma in

Architectural Technology (Level 6) • New Zealand Diploma in

Construction (Quantity

Surveying) (Level 6) • New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil

Engineering major) • National Certificate in

Carpentry (Level 4) • New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Carpentry, at

Invercargill, Christchurch and Queenstown campuses • New Zealand Certificate in

Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Joinery.

Accommodation bursaries

As an added bonus, students enrolling for full-time training at SIT Invercargill under TTAF are also eligible for up to 40 weeks of accommodation bursaries, with free accommodation at a SIT unit/apartment OR $100 per week paid out towards accommodation expenses.

Zero fees and bachelors’ programmes

The following programmes are available under the Zero Fees Scheme at SIT’s Invercargill campus:

• Bachelor of Construction (L7) (with strands in

Quantity Surveying, Project

Management, Construction

Management) • Bachelor of Engineering

Technology (L7) (Civil Engineering) • Bachelor of Architectural

Technology (L7).

Two stand-out degrees have been developed through SIT, offering much to students pursuing careers in architecture or engineering.

The Bachelor of Architectural Technology is believed to be the only degree of its kind in NZ, as the focus is not only on architectural design but specifically targets identified industry needs – strong technical skills, construction knowledge, and graduates who are agile, with a broad range of skills.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is described as “a unique, industry-designed degree” because students learn more than one discipline in-depth until the third year, therefore having more skills available for an employer. This approach is a direct result of industry consultation and employer feedback.

TO ENROL OR FIND OUT MORE, PHONE 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403337)

www.sit.ac.nz/courses/Construction | www.sit.ac.nz/Fees-Enrolments/TTAF-No-Fees