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Architectural Technology

The Wintec architectural technology programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to work as architectural technicians.

"I needed to take that step towards my life-long dream of studying architecture. I think the best thing about my study is that it is practical. It means I won’t just get my diploma - I will know what happens in the industry. You are never too old to learn and experience."

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Careers

Architectural technician

Architectural technicians use their skills and technical know-how to transform vision into a workable design. They spend their day's planning, designing, and advising on the construction and alteration of buildings.

This could entail inspecting proposed building sites, discussing ideas, local authority requirements, and constraints with clients, creating designs, and preparing drawings for houses and other buildings, specifying materials, applying for appropriate building, and resource consents, and overseeing a project to its conclusion.

Pathways

Architectural technology pathway diagram

Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.

Pathways

Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.

About the Faculty

Our Centre for Engineering and Industrial Design focuses on flexible, student-centred and project-based learning. Students get the chance to put their skills into practice by getting involved in industry projects that take place in real workplaces. 

Our ultra-modern $25 million state-of-the-art engineering and trades facility opened at our Rotokauri campus in early 2014. The facility provides our engineering students with an opportunity to learn in an environment that better reflects industry standards and uses the latest techniques, technologies and equipment.

Meanwhile, we’re working with industry to provide 'real-world’ research solutions to real-world industry challenges. For example, we recently acquired New Zealand’s first ultra-high definition, mass production, liquid resin 3D printer. With it, we’re working with companies to radically improve the way they think about and perform industrial design. In less than 24 hours, we can take a customer’s prototype drawing, translate it into a computer model, print it and deliver it into their hands.

Read more about the Centre.

Prospectus (course guide)

The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.

Access your copy of the Wintec Prospectus

The Wintec Prospectus (course guide) is available by downloading the file - click on a document below to access the file. Alternatively, to request a copy via email or the post, please complete the form below.

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