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New Zealand Diploma in Construction - Quantity Surveying
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) with strands in: Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
EN1601
Course details
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Feb 2020
- Two years
- Full-time or Part-time
- $7149 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
Please note that the Construction Management Strand is not currently being offered.
Summary
Quantity surveyors manage the finances of construction projects. A working day could include liaising with clients, industry professionals and site workers; measuring quantities of materials; estimating; preparing claims, cash flows and construction programmes and much more.
Students in this programme will learn the practical skills for quantity surveying, which includes estimating and feasibility, quantification, pricing, and financial administration of a project during construction. With experience, students will be able to extend their work to include larger and more complex building projects and carry out tasks related to cost planning and financial control.View programme modules
Note: no value in the pre/co-requisite columns means there are no pre/co-requisites for that module.
Schedule A: Common core modules
| 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, BSTE502 | |
| BSTE501 | Construction for Small Buildings (Envelope) | 5 | 15 | Recommended BSTE402 | |
| BSTE502 | Construction for Small Buildings (Structure) | 5 | 15 | Recommended BSTE402 | |
| BSTE504 | Construction for Medium and Large Buildings | 5 | 15 | BSTE501, BSTE502 | |
| CNST502 | Estimation for Small Buildings | 5 | 15 | Recommended BSTE502 or BSTE501 | |
| CNST501 | Professional Practice for the Construction Industry | 5 | 15 | ||
| CNST601 | Programming for Medium Buildings | 6 | 15 | Recommended BSTE504 | |
| CNST602 | Construction Industry Procurement | 6 | 15 | ||
| CNST603 | Financial Administration of Construction Contracts | 6 | 15 |
Schedule B: Construction Management strand:
| Module Code | Module Title | Level | Credits | Pre-Requisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNST503* | Site Analysis for Construction | 5 | 15 | ||
| CNST604* | Construction Methodologies for Medium Buildings | 6 | 15 | ||
| CNST606* | Planning Construction for Medium Buildings | 6 | 15 | ||
| CNST605* | Site Management | 6 | 15 |
Hands-on training
Studying quantity surveying isn’t all textbooks and theory. Students will talk to experienced site managers on commercial and residential construction sites. They will also get to create a structural scale model of a residential building in order to interpret and apply current legislation.
In the first year students will work on a project that will include measuring up and pricing the components of an actual house, and in the second year students will do the same with a commercial building.
Industry tutors and connections
Wintec tutors are highly trained and qualified in their specialist fields. Close connections with the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors mean they are right up to date with what students need to know for future employment.
Students will be given opportunities for practical experience through project work, site visits and investigations. Wintec’s strong partnerships with industry leaders bring valuable resources such as guest speakers, current skills and knowledge.
Career/Further Opportunities
The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) - Quantity Surveying strand may lead to specialist employment opportunities, such as a Quantity Surveyor, Building Estimator, Property Consultant or Cost Engineer.
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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 New Zealand Qualification 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 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5 across all bands; or equivalent.
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Your first day
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Year 1 students starting February 2019
Date: 13 February - 15 February
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Student Street, G Block, Ground Floor, Rotokauri Campus
Date: 13 February - 15 February
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Student Street, G Block, Ground Floor, Rotokauri Campus
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