New Zealand Diploma in Construction with strand in Construction Management

Gain the expertise and specialist skills needed for a career in construction management.
Please note: this qualification replaces the National Diploma in Construction. If you’ve started but not yet completed the National Diploma, talk to us about cross crediting to the New Zealand Diploma.

This two-year programme will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in construction management, on both residential and commercial building projects.

It covers the skills required at all stages of building projects, from conception to completion, with an emphasis on building technology, communication and health and safety. Other relevant vocational skills covered include planning, methodology and site management, procurement, programming and financial administration of contracts.

Work experience components are included in the second year of the programme for full-time students.

This is a flexible programme designed to enable you to continue to study part-time, should you find relevant work prior to completion. For example, most classes are available in the late afternoon and evening, as well as during the day.

The programme is recognised by the NZIOB, enabling graduates to progress to professional membership and become a Chartered Building Professional. Construction management graduates are also eligible to become a Licensed Building Practitioner – Site License Classes 1, 2 and 3. You can find out more here.