New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) - Quantity Surveying
Construction
A course by
Wintec
A two-year diploma preparing students for a career in quantity surveying, with hands-on skills in estimating, cost planning, measurement, and project financial administration within the construction industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years
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Apply practical quantity surveying skills
Demonstrate ability in estimating, quantification, pricing, and feasibility assessment for construction projects.
Administer project finances
Effectively manage the financial administration and cost planning throughout a construction project's life cycle.
Interpret and apply legislation
Interpret and apply current construction legislation and regulations when working on building projects.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 6 diploma trains students in practical and theoretical aspects of quantity surveying, focusing on estimating and feasibility, quantification, pricing, financial administration, and cost control for construction projects. The programme includes real-world projects, interaction with industry professionals, and opportunities for site visits and practical investigations, equipping students to manage finances on residential and commercial construction projects and preparing them for specialist employment opportunities in the construction sector.
Course Content
- Introduction to Construction
- Materials and Structural Principles
- Environment
- Services
- Construction 1 Residential
- Law and Contracts
- Introduction to Measurement and Estimation
- Construction 2 Commercial
- Financial Administration
- Procurement
- Programming
- Estimation
- Measurement 1
- Measurement 2
- Cost Planning
- Regional Project Quantity Surveying
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in mathematics (excluding statistics) and a minimum of 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1, or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above, or a recognised equivalent
Special Admission: 20+ without standard entry requirements
Discretionary Admission: Under 20 without standard entry, subject to individual's preparedness
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent for non-native speakers
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Property development
Project management
Future employment opportunities might be
Quantity Surveyor
Building Estimator
Property Consultant
Cost Engineer
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