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New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
NZ2416
Course details
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Feb 2026
- Two years
- Full-time or Part-time
- $8,508* per year
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 6
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City 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 will 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 that 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 oral, oral, and written communication skills in both formal and informal styles
- Demonstrate social, legal, and cultural contextual knowledge
View programme modules
| 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 |
Flexibility to fit your life
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.
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
General admission
Applicants must hold one of the following:
- A minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 and a minimum of 12 credits in NCEA mathematics (or pāngarau) Level 1 and 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1, or
- a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above, or
- a recognised equivalent.
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 an equivalent.
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Your first day
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Semester 1 2026
Induction day
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: A1.04, A Block, Hamilton City Campus
Informal drop-in sessions
Join one of the below drop-in sessions anytime between 9am and 2pm where you can check out some of our learning software, meet your teaching team, find out more about our support services available, and get answers to any questions you may have.
Session 1
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 9am-2pm
Venue: AG.02, A Block, Hamilton City Campus
Session 2
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 9am-2pm
Venue: AG.02, A Block, Hamilton City Campus
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