Building Construction

Construction

This course introduces building form and function, methods of construction and materials applicable to legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

NZ$857

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

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Understand legislation regulating building industry in New Zealand

Students will be able to understand the legal framework and regulations that govern the building industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Identify roles of participants in building industry

Students will be able to identify key roles and responsibilities of different participants involved in the New Zealand building industry.

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Identify and evaluate building forms, functions, types and materials

Students will correctly identify common building forms, functions, construction types and materials and critically evaluate their quality and performance.

What You're Signing Up For

This course introduces building form and function, methods of construction and materials applicable to legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand. After completion, students will understand New Zealand building industry legislation, roles of the participants, identify and critically evaluate building forms, functions, construction types, materials, and interpret construction drawings and plans. Effective communication with stakeholders in the building industry is also covered.

Course Content

  • Legislation regulating the building industry in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Roles of participants in the New Zealand building industry
  • Common building forms, functions, construction types and materials
  • Evaluation of quality and performance characteristics of building materials
  • Interpretation and evaluation of construction drawings and plans
  • Effective communication with consumers, building professionals, regulators and building trades
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Building and Construction

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Building industry roles

  • Construction management roles

  • Building compliance and regulation roles