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.
NZ$9,273
inc GST
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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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
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
Build towards these roles
Building Consent Processing OfficerBuilding InspectorProperty InspectorBuilding Control OfficerBuilding SurveyorBuilding Compliance Officer
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionBuilding Surveying
