This two-year, part-time diploma is designed for individuals already employed in the field of building control, aiming to become qualified as Building Control Officers, Surveyors, Inspectors, or Compliance Officers. The programme develops applied skills in building documentation analysis, building plan assessment, inspection processes, compliance evaluation, professional communication, and risk management within the New Zealand regulatory environment. Aligned to regulatory requirements and industry practice, it combines distance learning with in-employment experiential learning.

Course Content

• Analysis of building documentation for regulatory compliance

• Assessment of consent applications and building plans

• Residential and commercial building inspections (case studies, simulated and real inspections)

• Interpretation of construction plans and specifications

• Use of technical equipment for compliance inspections

• Application of administrative resources and technical information

• Professional and effective communication within the regulatory framework

• Risk management strategies and decision making under the Building Act

• Application of ethical, social, and cultural practices

• Workplace-based learning and observational assessment