New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) (Level 6)
Learn to supervise and manage construction sites to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards. The qualification is designed for those already working in construction and looking to further develop management skills for roles leading teams and overseeing whole build projects.
NZ$9,559
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply technical knowledge to construction projects
Demonstrate applied theory, materials understanding, and technical solutions to construction management challenges.
Supervise and manage teams on construction sites
Lead, manage, and motivate site teams towards project delivery in compliance with industry standards and within project constraints.
About This Course
This diploma prepares students for construction management roles, focusing on leadership, team supervision, practical site management and project delivery within the building and construction industry. Covering applied theory, site operations, budgeting, contracts, planning and quality systems, the programme is tailored to support those already employed in the sector, offering part-time/flexible study around work commitments. Delivered by industry professionals in small classes, it aims to develop both technical and people skills, essential for effective management in the building industry.
Course Content
- Introduction to Construction: Fundamentals of the construction industry, roles, processes, and project stages
- Materials and Structural Principles: Performance of materials and systems in building projects
- Environment: Environmental impact, sustainability, effect of site conditions
- Services: Building services integration (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
- Construction 1 (Residential): Residential construction methods, materials, systems
- Law and Contracts: Construction law, contracts, legal responsibilities
- Measurement 1: Measuring quantities from drawings, preparing schedules
- Estimation: Project cost estimation and basic pricing
- Construction 2 (Commercial): Commercial construction methods and systems
- Financial Administration: Budgeting, cash flow, project finances
- Procurement: Project sourcing, tendering, awarding
- Programming: Project planning and scheduling
- Planning and Quality: Quality management systems, standards compliance
- Site Management: Practical management of sites and teams
- Method Statements: Developing safe, effective work procedures
- Regional Project: Real-world application in construction management or cost planning
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Construction Management TechnicianConstruction ManagerProject ManagerConstruction SupervisorSite ManagerQuantity Surveyor
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionProject Management
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