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Unitec Institute of Technology

Mt Albert , Auckland ,New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Construction

This programme prepares you for a senior career in the construction industry as a Construction Manager or Quantity Surveyor depending on which strand you choose to study:

  • Construction Management: Learn to plan, organise, manage and control construction projects.
  • Quantity Surveying: Learn to measure and estimate building work, and carry out financial administration associated with construction projects.

Highlights

  • Emphasis on real world applications using the latest technologies in construction
  • Qualification is nationally recognised and endorsed by professional organisations
  • Good graduate employment opportunities
  • Easy transition into further study such as the Bachelor of Construction
  • Graduates of this programme can apply to get a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Site 2 license. Read more about the Site 2 License here.
  • Cross-credits available into Unitec's Bachelor of Construction in any major; Construction Management, Quantity Surveing or Property Development

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Application Processing
30 Days

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

Year 12 with at least a 55% avarage in four relevant academic subjects in BBSE HSC or IC boards or equivalent in other boards.