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CONTENTS Your options in construction
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Introduction
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National Diploma in Architectural Technology (Version 5)
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National Diploma in Construction Management (Version 5)
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National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Version 5)
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Communication skills
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General Information
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Assessment
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Admission requirements
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Computer requirements
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Study time
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Fees
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Loans, allowances and other funding
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Enrolment
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Learning support
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) – Record of Achievement
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Health and safety
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Further study
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Contact us Other useful contact details
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YOUR OPTIONS IN CONSTRUCTION WHAT ARE MY NEEDS?
SUGGESTED QUALIFICATION
LEVEL OF STUDY
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
To become an architectural designer or draftsperson
National Diploma in Architectural Technology
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To gain construction management skills and knowledge for working with project managers
National Diploma in Construction Management
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To become a quantity surveyor or contractors estimator
National Diploma in Quantity Surveying
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INTRODUCTION These part-time construction qualifications cater for people who: · are new to the construction design and development field · have a construction trade qualification and/or background and wish to gain more office skills to progress their career · want to upgrade their qualification with a nationally recognised diploma · are anticipating Licensed Building Practitioners study or qualification requirements · are already in practice and wish to formalise their experience into a recognised qualification.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY (VERSION 5) Qualification code: ND5351 Level: 6 The National Diploma in Architectural Technology is owned by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) and provides the skills and knowledge necessary for the role of architectural designer/draftsperson. QUALIFICATION Once you have completed this qualification, you can apply to receive the National Diploma in Architectural Technology. FUTURE SKILLS When you have completed this qualification, you will: · have background skills and knowledge relating to all types of construction, building services, materials and environment, building law and contract administration · be able to create a design brief and present preliminary designs · be able to develop building concepts and prepare working drawings for building consent approval for both residential and commercial buildings. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To gain the National Diploma in Architectural Technology you must complete the following units. In addition you must complete 10 credits from the communication skills units listed on page 6. We recommend you only enrol in two units at a time, and that you complete the core units before or at the same time as the specialist units. CORE UNITS UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
SPECIALIST UNITS UNIT CREDITS STANDARD
TITLE
CREDITS
YEAR 1 (PART-TIME) 9671
Construction – Residential
15
10164
Architectural Drawing – Residential
45
9663
Site Feasibility
5
10161
Design Brief
5
10162
Design Presentation
10
10163
Design Documentation
10
10165
Architectural Drawing – Commercial
40
10167
Architectural Design
15
9659
Tendering Administration
5
9661
Contract Administration
10
10166
Architectural Drawing – Multistorey
30
YEAR 2 (PART-TIME) 9669
Building Materials
10
9667
Building Services – Residential
10
9670
Built Environment
10
YEAR 3 (PART-TIME) 9672 V6*
Construction – Medium and Large Buildings
25
YEAR 4 (PART-TIME) 9664
9668
Building Law
Building Services – Commercial
Communication skills units
10
10 10
*If you have already completed US9672 and US9673 you do not have to complete this unit.
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (VERSION 5) Qualification code: ND5352 Level: 6 The National Diploma in Construction Management was developed by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) and provides the skills and knowledge necessary for the role of a construction manager. QUALIFICATION Once you have completed the qualification, you can apply to NZQA to receive the National Diploma in Construction Management. FUTURE SKILLS When you have completed this qualification, you will: · have background skills and knowledge relating to all types of construction, building services, materials and environment, building law and contract administration · have the ability to prepare quantities, price main contractors’ trades, and assemble subcontractors’ quotes · have site management and administration skills for site operations and planning construction projects · be able to develop health and safety and quality assurance plans · understand construction methodologies and planning for construction projects. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To gain the National Diploma in Construction Management you must complete the following units. In addition, you must complete 20 credits from the communication skills units listed on page 6. We recommend you only enrol in two units at a time and that you complete the core units before or at the same time as the specialist units. CORE UNITS UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
SPECIALIST UNITS CREDITS
UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
CREDITS
YEAR 1 (PART-TIME) 9671
9663
Construction – Residential
Site Feasibility
10039
Measurement – Residential
15
9637
Programme Practice
15
14599
Site Specific Safety Plan
5
9635
Site Quality Assurance
5
25
10925
Site Setout – Commercial
5
10 10
9659 9661
Tender Administration Contract Administration
5 10
10042
Subcontract Negotiation
10
9633
Construction Methodology
15
9636
Construction Planning
5
9639
Site Procedures
5
9640
Site Management
10
9632
Tendering
15
9658
Estimating
10
15
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YEAR 2 (PART-TIME) Construction – Medium and Large Buildings 9669 Building Materials 9667 Building Services – Residential YEAR 3 (PART-TIME) 9672 V6*
9668
Building Services – Commercial
10
YEAR 4 (PART-TIME) 9664
Building Law
10
9670
Built Environment
10
Communication skills units – Domains of interpersonal communications and reading
10
Communication skills units – Domain of writing
*If you have already completed US9672 and US9673 you do not have to complete this unit. 4
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING (VERSION 5) Qualification code: ND5353 Level: 6 The National Diploma in Quantity Surveying is owned by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) and provides the skills and knowledge necessary for the role of a consultant or contractor quantity surveyor. QUALIFICATION Once you have completed the qualification, you can apply to receive the National Diploma in Quantity Surveying. FUTURE SKILLS When you have completed this qualification, you will: · have background skills and knowledge relating to all types of construction, building services, materials and environment, building law and contract administration · be able to analyse drawings and specifications to provide a breakdown of labour and material quantities in a building · have administration skills to provide financial input and control over building contracts · be able to provide estimates, price trades, prepare tenders and progress payments and final accounts. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To gain the National Diploma in Quantity Surveying you must complete the following units. In addition, you must complete 20 credits from the communication skills units listed on page 6. We recommend you only enrol in two units at a time and that you complete the core units before or at the same time as the specialist units.
CORE UNITS UNIT TITLE STANDARD YEAR 1 (PART-TIME) 9671 Construction – Residential 9663 Site Feasibility – Optional YEAR 2 (PART-TIME) 9669 Building Materials 9667 Building Services – Residential 9670 Built Environment YEAR 3 (PART-TIME) Construction – Medium and Large 9672 V6* Buildings 9658 Estimating 9668 Building Services – Commercial Optional 15 credits – Refer to table for options YEAR 4 (PART-TIME)
9664
Building Law
Communication skills units – Domains of interpersonal communications and reading
SPECIALIST UNITS CREDITS
UNIT STANDARD
15 5
10039 10042
Measurement – Residential Subcontract Negotiations
15 10
10 10 10
10044
Post-tender Administration
15
10041
Tender Estimates
15
TITLE
CREDITS
25 10 10
10
10
10040 10043
Measurement – Commercial Preliminary Estimates Quantity Surveying 10045 Programming Communication skills units – Domain of writing
25 10 5 10
*If you have already completed US9672 and US9673 you do not have to complete this unit. OPTIONAL CREDITS FROM WHICH 15 CREDITS MUST BE CHOSEN UNIT STANDARD
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CREDITS
9632
Tendering
15
9633
Construction Methodology
15
9635
Site Quality Assurance
5
9636
Construction Planning
5
9637
Programme Practice
15
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS As part of your diploma, you must complete communication skills units as follows. These can be studied at any time; however, we recommend you start with construction units before studying the communication skills units. National Diploma in Architectural Technology 10 credits from any communication skills units National Diploma in Construction Management 10 credits from interpersonal communication or reading units 10 credits from writing units National Diploma in Quantity Surveying 10 credits from interpersonal communication or reading units 10 credits from writing units UNIT STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDIT
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 1307
Present ideas and information orally to a specified audience in a predictable situation
3
3
9694
Analyse and apply principles of communication process theory
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4
WRITING 1279
Write in plain English
3
2
3491
Write a report
3
4
9685
Write a short analytical report
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4
3
4
READING 2990
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Read texts to research information
GENERAL INFORMATION Assessment
Computer requirements
All units are internally assessed and there are no examinations.
We recommend you have access to a computer and have word processing experience. If you study the National Diploma in Construction or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying you will also need a basic knowledge of spreadsheets.
There are two types of assessment – progress reviews and assessments. Most progress reviews need to be submitted to assist and support your learning process, provide feedback and help you prepare for assessments. Assessments must be submitted and will be marked by your tutor. Some assessments will need to be submitted online. If you do not pass your assessment, you will have one opportunity to re-do your assessment and resubmit it for marking.
Study time All units have a credit value. This helps you work out how much study time you will need. Allow about 10 hours of study per credit to successfully complete your study within the enrolment period.
Fees Admission requirements To be considered for enrolment in the construction qualifications you must have at least one of the following:
Fees are displayed on each course and qualification page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to find the fee information you need.
· 35 or more credits towards NCEA Level 2 in four subjects including maths and English · NZQA unit standards equivalent to the above · New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate in at least 3 subjects preferably including maths and English · National Certificate in Carpentry · Qualifications equivalent to the above. If you do not have any of the above qualifications but have relevant skills and/or work experience you may still be able to apply to enrol in these qualifications. You need to provide other evidence such as a curriculum vitae (CV), and a letter explaining why you wish to study and what you aim to achieve to support your application. We will give you more information about what is required when you apply to enrol online. If you have not recently studied at tertiary level, you may benefit from our Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SET TEXTS A list of set texts required is on our website at openpolytechnic.ac.nz/textbooks Texts can be bought online via a link on the qualification page on our website. Or you can go to vicbooks.co.nz and click the Open Polytechnic link.
STUDY MATERIALS For each course of study you will receive a study pack containing all your course material. This may include materials such as published bulletins, NZ Standards, videos and DVDs. The course material is interactive and allows you to work through the resources and do the exercises in your own time. You will need paper and drawing equipment for both manual drawing and computer-aided drawing (CAD) for all drawing units. Computer access is also required for commercial measurement units, and you may need a DVD player.
English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your first language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage
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Loans, allowances and other funding
Learning support
Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least 4 weeks before the commencement of your study. We cannot confirm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to find out if you’re eligible for a student loan, visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on 0800 88 99 00.
STUDENT INFORMATION
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We have a fund to help students who are in financial need and have no other option for financial support. This fund is available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details.
Enrolment This qualification is open for admission throughout the year and each course starts on the first Monday of the month you choose for enrolment. You need to enrol online from our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more information. You will be advised if additional information is needed to progress your application, and you can usually complete this online during the application process. When your enrolment is confirmed, we will send you a letter with your course start and end dates and where you can find assessment submission deadlines. All of the construction qualifications are designed to be studied part time. We recommend that you study one or two units at a time and enrol in further study once you have finished the first course.
You can find current enrolment and study infrmation on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus to find out more. TE WÄHANGA WHAKAPAKARI AKO (The Learning Centre) Te Wähanga Whakapakari Ako (The Learning Centre) can help you with a wide range of learning support services and resources. These include: · Tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and distance learning · One-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or email) · StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops · Disability services · A student mentoring programme. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport TE KURA WÄNANGA (The Mäori Office) Te Kura Wänanga (The Mäori Office) can help you with your learning and cultural needs in a Kaupapa Mäori context. We use Mäori values and principles to enhance your learning journey. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport MY OPEN POLYTECHNIC
ASSESSMENT OF PRIOR LEARNING (APL) If you have subject passes in New Zealand certificates NZCB, NZCD Arch, NZCQS, extensive practical construction industry experience and/or extensive practical experience, you can apply for APL. The APL process will review your qualifications and/or practical experience authenticated by documented work evidence that matches the content of individual unit standards. If applicable it may be considered as alternative experience and will then be transferred into unit standards that you can put towards your qualification. For more information go to openpolytechnic.ac.nz and look for APL on the relevant qualification page.
My Open Polytechnic is our online service portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can: · update your details · view your study information · track the status of your materials · access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course · check your account balance · access Online Campus · access your My Open Polytechnic email account · access online versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
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ONLINE CAMPUS The Online Campus is the area of our website where you can: · submit assessments for some units · link to web pages specific to your course, including frequently asked questions (FAQs), assessment hints, web resources, staff information and sometimes online quizzes and tutorials · communicate with other students, and with your lecturer or tutor · access the library.
LIBRARY We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides:
Health and safety Some projects and assessments require visits to factory and building sites. You must ensure you have permission from appropriate personnel to enter such sites and you must be fully aware of and compliant with all health and safety requirements. Site Safe has been set up to promote safety and reduce construction injuries and deaths. It does this through a variety of publications, seminars and activities. For more information go to sitesafe.org.nz
Further study For information on other courses and qualifications available at Open Polytechnic visit our website or contact us. See the last page of this brochure for details.
· online resources · guides on how to search for information · a distance lending service with free and fast delivery · information about study techniques. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/library
New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) – Record of Achievement If you are registered on the NZQA database, please provide your Record of Achievement number or your National Student Number when you apply to enrol online. If you are not registered, we will arrange this when you have finished your first unit standard. Any unit standards you gain through the year will be added to your Record of Achievement. You can access your Record of Achievement online or you can phone NZQA and ask for a copy of it. To find out more, visit their website or call them on 04 463 3000.
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OTHER USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS StudyLink Website: studylink.govt.nz Phone: 0800 889 900 InfraTrain Website: infratrain.co.nz Email: askus@infratrain.co.nz Phone: 04 499 9144 Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) Website: bcito.org.nz Email: national.office@bcito.org.nz Phone: 04 385 8999 New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Website: nzqa.govt.nz Email: helpdesk@nzqa.govt.nz Phone: 04 463 3000 PO Box 160 Wellington 6140 New Zealand
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