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North Tec

Whangarei , Northland ,New Zealand

Diploma in Construction (Level 6) - Quantity Surveying

Learn to estimate the quantities required and the costs associated with construction or building projects.

Take the lead in construction!

In this programme you will gain the knowledge, understanding and skills to required to work as a Quantity Surveyor.

What you will learn

Graduates of this qualification will, in the workplace, be able to:

  • Understand and apply knowledge of the roles, standard documentation and administrative requirements of the construction industry, and communicate in a construction related context.
  • Operate within the statutory and regulatory environment as it applies to the construction and design of buildings.
  • Manage construction and resource allocation, programming and construction activities, for a medium building and for medium and large buildings, understand the principles related to the provision of services.
  • Evaluate and select materials and finishes for building projects, taking into account environmental aspects of the design and construction techniques to be used.
  • Apply a broad knowledge of the structure and structural principles for building work including foundations, substructure, the envelope and the interior, and passive fire protection systems for medium and large buildings.

Campus Information

Auckland

NorthTec’s Auckland Campus is designed specifically for the use of our international students and is located in the heart of the Auckland CBD. Class sizes are small meaning students benefit from one-on-one tuition and extra learning support from our international tutors. Auckland is the largest and most diverse city in New Zealand, and it offers an authentic international experience. It is also a wonderful starting point for those wanting to explore what New Zealand has to offer.

Intakes

  • Feb

Application Processing Time in Days: 5

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
  • be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
  • hold 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in mathematics (excluding statistics) and a minimum of 12 literacy credits at NCEA level 1.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5; or an accepted international equivalence.

 

 

For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.