New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) Quantity Surveying
Construction
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain practical knowledge and skills for a career in the building and construction industry, focusing on quantity surveying, project management, and cost estimation.
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Core skills this course teaches
Building construction knowledge
Understand the technical and regulatory frameworks for building construction.
Cost estimation and planning
Develop skills in measuring and managing quantities for cost estimation and producing preliminary cost plans.
About This Course
Step into the building and construction industry equipped with the practical knowledge and skills to support construction management or quantity surveying on projects of all sizes. This two-year diploma develops your capabilities in building construction, cost estimation, financial oversight, contract administration, and compliance with New Zealand standards. It meets academic requirements for affiliation with key industry bodies and is suitable for those seeking a career or advancement in quantity surveying, construction management, or related roles.
Course Content
- Understanding building construction
- Cost estimation and preliminary cost plans
- Principles of published data provision
- Measuring and managing quantities of resources
- Contract administration
- Valuing building works
- Preparing construction projects for quantity surveying
- New Zealand building legislation and standards
Entry Requirements
Under 20 years: NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in mathematics (excluding statistics) and a minimum of 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1, or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above, or a recognised equivalent.
Build towards these roles
Quantity surveyorConstruction quantity surveyorSubcontractor quantity surveyorCompliance officerContract administratorEstimator
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionQuantity Surveying
