NZ Diploma in Building Surveying (In employment) (Level 6)
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Gain the skills required for a career as a building consent processing officer, building inspector, or property inspector, with a two-year diploma tailored for those working in building control. Study part-time via distance learning and meet regulatory requirements for Building Consent Authorities.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Analyse building documentation for compliance
Determine compliance requirements for construction elements such as corrosion, foundations, bracing, framing, cladding, and durability using real consent applications and plans.
Perform inspections of building projects
Undertake inspection activities as carried out by Building Control Officers on residential and commercial projects, using technical equipment and checklists.
Interpret plans and specifications
What You're Signing Up For
This two-year, part-time diploma is designed for individuals already employed in the field of building control, aiming to become qualified as Building Control Officers, Surveyors, Inspectors, or Compliance Officers. The programme develops applied skills in building documentation analysis, building plan assessment, inspection processes, compliance evaluation, professional communication, and risk management within the New Zealand regulatory environment. Aligned to regulatory requirements and industry practice, it combines distance learning with in-employment experiential learning.
Course Content
- Analysis of building documentation for regulatory compliance
- Assessment of consent applications and building plans
- Residential and commercial building inspections (case studies, simulated and real inspections)
- Interpretation of construction plans and specifications
- Use of technical equipment for compliance inspections
- Application of administrative resources and technical information
- Professional and effective communication within the regulatory framework
- Risk management strategies and decision making under the Building Act
- Application of ethical, social, and cultural practices
- Workplace-based learning and observational assessment
What you need to know first
Minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 or above, including 12 English/related credits at Level 2 and 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1, or equivalent knowledge/skills
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building Surveying
Building Consent Authority
Future employment opportunities might be
Building Consent Processing Officer
Building Inspector
Property Inspector