Architecture
A course by
Wintec
Develop the technical skills and knowledge to become an architectural technician, preparing working drawings and specifications using CAD for residential, commercial, and complex building projects.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years

Research, prepare, and communicate design and construction documentation for small to medium-scale building projects.

Assist with researching, preparing, and communicating documentation for larger, complex building projects.

Assist with general practice management in an architectural office context.
This diploma programme equips students to use construction and drawing knowledge to transform building designs into reality. Learners will produce technical drawings and documents to enable pricing, building consent, and construction for a range of building projects. The curriculum covers manual and computer-aided drafting (CAD), construction materials, environmental and feasibility analysis, and prepares students to work as architectural technicians on small to medium-scale projects, with the potential to progress to more complex work with experience.
What you need to know first
A minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 and a minimum of 12 credits in NCEA mathematics (or pāngarau) Level 1 and 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1

Architecture
Construction
Building Design

Architectural Technician
Draughtsperson
Practice Assistant in architecture or construction firms
Architecture
A course by
Wintec
Develop the technical skills and knowledge to become an architectural technician, preparing working drawings and specifications using CAD for residential, commercial, and complex building projects.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years

Research, prepare, and communicate design and construction documentation for small to medium-scale building projects.

Assist with researching, preparing, and communicating documentation for larger, complex building projects.

Assist with general practice management in an architectural office context.
This diploma programme equips students to use construction and drawing knowledge to transform building designs into reality. Learners will produce technical drawings and documents to enable pricing, building consent, and construction for a range of building projects. The curriculum covers manual and computer-aided drafting (CAD), construction materials, environmental and feasibility analysis, and prepares students to work as architectural technicians on small to medium-scale projects, with the potential to progress to more complex work with experience.
What you need to know first
A minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 and a minimum of 12 credits in NCEA mathematics (or pāngarau) Level 1 and 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1

Architecture
Construction
Building Design

Architectural Technician
Draughtsperson
Practice Assistant in architecture or construction firms
A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above
A recognised equivalent qualification
Special Admission: 20 years of age or older without stated entry qualifications
Discretionary Admission: Under 20, not meeting standard criteria, assessed on preparedness
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5 or equivalent required for international students
A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above
A recognised equivalent qualification
Special Admission: 20 years of age or older without stated entry qualifications
Discretionary Admission: Under 20, not meeting standard criteria, assessed on preparedness
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5 or equivalent required for international students