New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) with strand in Quantity Surveying
Construction
A course by
WITT
Gain essential knowledge and skills in quantity surveying and construction management. This Level 6 NZ Diploma prepares you for work in residential and commercial building projects, with strong industry and regulatory foundations.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
WITT Main Campus, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Administer and manage construction contracts
Apply knowledge of stakeholder roles and responsibilities to the administration and management of contracts throughout construction projects.
Comply with construction industry legislation and standards
Operate within New Zealand's legislative and regulatory frameworks, including industry codes and building standards.
Evaluate and select building materials and finishes
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma provides the theoretical and practical foundation for a career in quantity surveying, covering contract administration, building technology, construction law, measurement, estimation, and financial management. Graduates can work under supervision in a range of construction industry roles, particularly as a Quantity Surveyor, or pursue further study such as a Bachelor of Construction. The programme offers small class sizes, flexible delivery, and support for students at all levels, from school leavers to those already working in the industry.
Course Content
- Roles and responsibilities in construction contracts
- Legislative and regulatory frameworks for NZ construction
- Building materials and finishes with consideration for environmental impacts
- Structural principles for foundations, substructures, building envelope, interior, and fire protection systems
- Construction contract planning and monitoring: tenders, schedules, expenditure control
- Contract analysis, administration, tender submission preparation
- Effective communication and digital tools in construction
- Feasibility analysis and preliminary estimating
- Quantity surveying documentation, measurement, and scheduling
- Tender submissions and trade section breakdowns
- Environmental and sustainability considerations in construction
- Construction services management in varied building sizes
- Financial administration and valuation for construction projects
- Procurement methods and contract selection
- Project programming and monitoring
- Cost planning and cashflow management
- Regional construction practices and emerging technologies
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Building
Quantity Surveying
Future employment opportunities might be
Quantity Surveyor
Construction project management assistant
Construction management assistant