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New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
EN1602
Course details
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Feb 2021
- Two years
- Full-time or Part-time
- FREE under TTAF (usually $7,356 per year)
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free Policy
- Level 6
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
Architectural Technicians use their construction and drawing knowledge to make building designs become a reality.
They produce drawings and documents that enable pricing, consenting and construction of domestic and commercial building projects. They also create architectural models and specifications and may be involved in administering construction contracts.
Students in this programme will learn to prepare fully detailed drawings and specifications for the construction of buildings, both manually and using CAD packages.
Students will be equipped to work as an architectural technician in small-to-medium-scale building projects.
After an additional period of suitable experience, students will be able to work on larger and more complex building projects.
What you'll learn
Year one includes documentation for small buildings, materials and structural principles, construction for small buildings, feasibility and environmental impact.
Year two includes construction for medium and large buildings, design in the built environment, virtual design and construction.
Students will study a range of modules which will teach them to:
- Research, prepare and communicate design and construction documents for small to medium scale projects
- Assist with researching, preparing and communicating design and construction documentation for large or complex building projects
- Assist with general practice management
- Demonstrate aural, oral and written communication skills in both formal and informal styles
- Demonstrate social, legal and cultural contextual knowledge
View programme modules
Note: no value in the pre/co-requisite columns means there are no pre/co-requisites for that module.
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSTE401 | Construction Industry Environment | 4 | 15 | ||
| BSTE402 | Materials and Structural Principles | 4 | 15 | ||
| BSTE503 | Feasibility and Environmental Impact | 5 | 15 | Recommended BSTE501 or BSTE502 | |
| BSTE505 | Building Services | 5 | 15 | Recommended BSTE501 or BSTE502 | |
| BSTE502 | Construction for Small Buildings (Envelope) | 5 | 15 | Recommended BSTE402 | |
| BSTE501 | Construction for Small Buildings (Structure) | 5 | 15 | Recommended BSTE402 | |
| BSTE504 | Construction for Medium and Large Buildings | 5 | 15 | BSTE501 BSTE502 | |
| ARCH401 | Construction Documentation | 4 | 15 | ||
| ARCH503 | Scoping and Preliminary Design | 5 | 15 | ||
| ARCH502 | Documentation for Small Buildings | 5 | 15 | Recommended ARCH401 & BSTE501 or BSTE502 | |
| ARCH501 | Construction Detailing | 5 | 15 | Recommended ARCH401 & BSTE501 or BSTE502 | |
| ARCH602 | Construction Design Development | 6 | 15 | Recommended ARCH503 | |
| ARCH603 | Contract Administration | 6 | 15 | ||
| ARCH601 | Design in the Built Environment | 6 | 15 | ||
| ARCH605 | Documentation for Medium Buildings | 6 | 15 | Recommended ARCH604 | |
| ARCH604 | Virtual Design and Construction | 6 | 15 | ARCH502 | Recommended BSTE504 |
Flexibility to Fit Your Life
Components of this programme are on Moodle, Wintec’s online education system. That means you can plan your study around other commitments, or take on part-time employment through our industry connections while you study.
Learning by doing
Throughout the programme students will use the latest computers and CAD software. They will visit construction sites to complete problem-based and practical assignments.
Students will build a scale model house that complies with current industry standards and New Zealand legislation.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates may be employed as an architectural technician in small-to-medium-scale building projects, and after an additional period ofsuitable experience, may be able to work on larger and more complex building projects.
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
- 60 credits at NCEA Level 2; including 14 credits in mathematics and 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- Completed a relevant course at NZQF Level 3;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on your work experience (on the job)
If you can demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills and experience that you have gained through work experience, that will help you to be successful in the programme.
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
Selection criteria
Candidates who do not meet the entry requirements may be granted entry into the programme after an interview to determine reasonable likelihood of success in the programme. Recommendations and/or requirements around supplementary learning or entry requirements may be made on an individual basis.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6 across all bands; or equivalent.
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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.
Your first day
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Year 1 students starting February 2020
Date: Wednesday 12 February 2020 - Friday 14 February 2020
Time: 9am-3pm
Venue: Student Street, G Block, Ground Floor, Rotokauri Campus
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