New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)
Architecture
A course by
Wintec
Develop the technical skills and knowledge to become an architectural technician, preparing working drawings and specifications using CAD for residential, commercial, and complex building projects.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Prepare and communicate construction documents
Research, prepare, and communicate design and construction documentation for small to medium-scale building projects.
Assist on large and complex projects
Assist with researching, preparing, and communicating documentation for larger, complex building projects.
Practice management support
Assist with general practice management in an architectural office context.
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma programme equips students to use construction and drawing knowledge to transform building designs into reality. Learners will produce technical drawings and documents to enable pricing, building consent, and construction for a range of building projects. The curriculum covers manual and computer-aided drafting (CAD), construction materials, environmental and feasibility analysis, and prepares students to work as architectural technicians on small to medium-scale projects, with the potential to progress to more complex work with experience.
Course Content
- Introduction to Construction
- Materials and Structural Principles
- Environment
- Services
- Construction 1 Residential
- Drawing 1
- Scoping and Preliminary Design 1
- Documentation 1
- Construction 2 Commercial
- Contract Administration
- Design in the Built Environment
- Detailing
- Documentation 2
- Scoping and Preliminary Design 2
- Virtual Design and Construction
- Industry Project
What you need to know first
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
A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above
A recognised equivalent qualification
Special Admission: 20 years of age or older without stated entry qualifications
Discretionary Admission: Under 20, not meeting standard criteria, assessed on preparedness
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5 or equivalent required for international students
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Architecture
Construction
Building Design
Future employment opportunities might be
Architectural Technician
Draughtsperson
Practice Assistant in architecture or construction firms