New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management)

Credits 240 (2.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Construction management technician

Highlights

• Apply learning to real-world scenarios using the latest technologies in construction.

• Nationally-recognised qualification. This qualification is nationally recognised and endorsed by professional organisations like the NZ Institute of Building.

• Graduate work-ready. You’ll gain key skills and knowledge that will enable you to move confidently into work, assisting with all stages of construction management under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.

• Prepare for Site 2 License. Once you’ve graduated, you can apply to get a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Site 2 License, which recognises you as a competent professional in your chosen field.

• Move into further study. Easy transition into Unitec’s Bachelor of Construction in any of our three majors: Construction Management, Construction Economics or Property Development. Cross-credits are available.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available

Annual fees $7,200 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

Take your first step in a career in construction management by studying to become a skilled and competent Construction Manager.

Programme overview

The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) prepares you with the specific knowledge and skills you’ll need to assist with all stages of construction management under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.

A career in construction management requires an in-depth knowledge of building and construction principles, great people skills and an aptitude for organisation. You’ll be responsible for the control, planning and execution of a construction project from start to finish, so you must gain the right skills to be able to confidently deliver successful, safe and up-to-standard projects.

This includes:

• Managing construction site logistics, resource allocation and construction activity for small, medium and large construction programmes

• Managing site establishment and provision of site services for short and long duration construction projects

• Creating technical sketches to communicate information relevant to the construction project

• Applying leadership principles to manage construction site teams and supporting the physical and mental well-being of a diverse construction site workforce.

Preparing for study

You’ll need the right equipment to meet health and safety requirements for on-site visits. This includes:

• Safety boots (steel-capped shoes)

• High visibility vest

• Hard hat

Admission requirements

For this programme

Academic

1. You’ll need to have achieved one of the below:

• 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in Mathematics

• A Level 3 approved qualification

• Be 20 or older by the time the programme begins and provide evidence you have relevant skills or life experience..

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/construction

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international