New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6)
Construction
A course by
SIT
A two-year full-time diploma designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator in the construction sector, with a focus on cost control, building methods and contract management.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Communicate in a construction context
Develop effective communication in oral, written and interpersonal settings within the construction sector.
Selection of materials and finishes
Select appropriate materials and finishes for various building projects based on function and cost.
Administer construction contracts
Understand and carry out key contract administration processes, including compliance with relevant legislation.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6) prepares students to manage and control costs and budgets in the building industry. Students learn construction principles and methods, legislation, project management, contract administration, feasibility studies, and how to quantify and estimate material and labour costs. Graduates are ready to work as quantity surveyors with opportunities to progress to senior roles or further study.
Course Content
- Construction Economics and Environment
- Construction Estimation
- Construction Measurement
- Construction Technology 1 & 2
- Health and Safety Management
- Information Communication
- Legislation and the Construction Industry
- Materials Science
- Level 6 Project
- Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation
- Building Services
- Economics of Construction
- Project Management
- Measurement and Estimation 1
- Design Economics and Cost Planning
What you need to know first
NCEA, with a minimum of 50 credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in Mathematics and a minimum of 12 Literacy credits
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Quantity Surveying
Future employment opportunities might be
Quantity Surveyor
Estimator
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Contracts Manager