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.
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 that will teach them to:
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONS5001 | Introduction to Construction | 5 | 15 | ||
| CONS5002 | Materials and Structural Principles | 5 | 15 | ||
| CONS5003 | Environment | 5 | 15 | ||
| CONS5004 | Services | 5 | 15 | CONS5002 CONS5005 | |
| CONS5005 | Construction 1 Residential | 5 | 15 | ||
| CONS5706 | Drawing 1 | 5 | 15 | ||
| CONS5707 | Scoping and Preliminary Design 1 | 5 | 15 | CONS5005 CONS5706 | |
| CONS5708 | Documentation 1 | 5 | 15 | CONS5005 CONS5706 | |
| CONS6001 | Construction 2 Commercial | 6 | 15 | CONS5005 | |
| CONS6702 | Contract Administration | 6 | 15 | ||
| CONS6703 | Design in the Built Environment | 6 | 15 | ||
| CONS6704 | Detailing | 6 | 15 | CONS5707 | |
| CONS6705 | Documentation 2 | 6 | 15 | CONS5707 CONS5708 | |
| CONS6706 | Scoping and Preliminary Design 2 | 6 | 15 | CONS5707 | |
| CONS6707 | Virtual Design and Construction | 6 | 15 | CONS5003 CONS5004 CONS5707 CONS5708 | |
| CONS6708 | Industry Project | 6 | 15 | CONS5003 CONS5004 CONS5707 CONS5708 |
Components of this programme are on the Wintec student online portal Moodle. That means you can plan your study around other commitments, or take on part-time employment through our industry connections while you study.
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.
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Do you need some support working out where your interests could take you? At Career Choices Day, we will help you to discover careers that match your strengths and the study pathway options at Wintec that can take you there.
General admission
Special admission
Anyone who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements is eligible for Special Admission. We work with ākonga (learners) to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary admission
Anyone who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
English language requirements
Applicants for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6 with no individual band lower than 5.5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or PTE: (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 or NZCEL: Level 4 (Academic).
Do not meet the entry criteria or need more information?
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Are you new to this programme? Book a visit with one of our Kaiāwhina, where you can bring your whānau to get prepared, tour the Campus, and step into your first day with confidence.
Semester 1 2027
Induction day
Date: Monday 15 February 2027
Time: 9am
Venue: Events Room 1, Gallagher Hub, City Campus
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