Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
Construction
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Become a sought-after professional in the construction industry with expertise in quantity surveying, ready to lead and innovate in creating the built environment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years
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Develop advanced construction and quantity surveying skills
Gain the ability to manage, estimate, measure, and plan building projects across residential, commercial, and large-scale sectors.
Apply project management and leadership
Learn to lead teams, manage resources, and oversee project delivery from initiation to completion.
Understand building law, procurement, and sustainability
Acquire knowledge of relevant legal frameworks, procurement methods, and strategies for sustainable construction.
What You're Signing Up For
This degree equips students with the knowledge and skills required to work at high levels in the construction industry, focusing on quantity surveying. Students begin with foundational skills and progress to advanced topics in residential, commercial, and complex construction projects. The program emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, sustainability, and independent research. The quantity surveying specialisation is internationally recognised and accredited by the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), offering graduates employment opportunities globally.
Course Content
- Introduction to construction management and quantity surveying
- Small domestic building construction
- Low-rise and large commercial construction
- Complex, multifaceted project management
- Building services
- Construction (residential and commercial)
- Environment and sustainability
- Building materials
- Site safety and quality assurance
- Site analysis
- Estimation and measurement (residential and commercial)
- Building law
- Geotechnical engineering
- Organisational behaviour
- Leadership principles
- Project management
- Sustainable rating tools and natural materials
- Site management
- Cost planning
- Method statements
- Procurement
- Financial administration
- Research methods
- Water and waste management
- Advanced project management
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and automation
- Design construction integration
- Property development
- Advanced contracting
- Industry projects
What you need to know first
New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher), including 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects, Literacy (10 credits at Level 2 or above: 5 in reading, 5 in writing), and 12 credits in Maths at Level 2 or above (excluding Statistics)
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation Level 4 (Ara Construction and Architectural Studies Pathway or equivalent)
Alternative entry based on equivalent skills through work/life experience, subject to assessment
IELTS 6.0 Academic (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent for applicants for whom English is not a first language
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Quantity Surveying
Building and Project Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Quantity Surveyor
Estimator
Construction Project Manager
Cost Engineer
Building Surveyor
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