NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6)
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Gain practical, hands-on skills in quantity surveying, cost planning, and project management with this Level 6 diploma, preparing you for in-demand careers in the New Zealand construction industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
This course requires 37 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Measure and estimate building costs
Analyse and present feasibility information and preliminary estimates for construction projects; assemble and measure quantity surveying documentation for building trade sections.
Operate within construction legal and regulatory frameworks
Understand roles, documentation, and administrative requirements of the construction industry, and operate within statutory and regulatory environments.
Project management for construction
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) equips students with technical skills in budgeting, cost planning, and quantity surveying within the construction sector. The two-year, full-time program offers both domestic and international students hands-on learning using the latest software and construction technologies, alongside essential knowledge in project management, construction law, and building methodologies. Graduates can pursue roles such as estimator, consultant, contract administrator, or junior quantity surveyor, and are highly sought-after in New Zealand due to industry demand.
Course Content
- Cost estimation and feasibility analysis
- Preparation of quantity surveying documents and measurement
- Understanding statutory and regulatory environment in construction
- Project management for construction projects
- Evaluation and selection of construction materials and finishes
- Contract administration and tendering processes
- Valuation of building works and final account statements
- Construction technologies including structure, foundation, envelope, interior, and fire protection systems
- Training in QV Cost Builder, Cost X, MS Project, and Excel software
- Communication in construction contexts
What you need to know first
Minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2, including 12 credits in Maths and a minimum of 12 Literacy credits at NCEA Level 1, or equivalent knowledge/skills
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building
Quantity Surveying
Future employment opportunities might be
Estimator
Consultant
Contract Administrator