New Zealand Diploma
in Construction
(Construction Management)
Level 6
Future Intakes: 18 November 2024, 10 February 2025, 10 March 2025, 2 June 2025, 30 June 2025, 8 September 2025, 3 November 2025.
Duration: Two years full-time study, which totals 240 NZQA credits at level 6.
International Tuition Fee: NZ$21,000/year (2 semesters)
Requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, followed by an online interview. Alternatively, successful completion of one year of tertiary study in architecture, business, construction, or quantity surveying, along with one year of industry work experience, is preferred.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
IELTS: Overall band of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5
PTE: 50 Overall score – with no band score lower than 42
TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in writing)
ABOUT THE COURSE
This two-year program prepares you for a career in construction. You'll learn essential skills through hands-on experiences and expert guidance, including a work placement in Year Two. You can also join the New Zealand Institute of Building to expand your professional network.
Designed for those aiming to become assistant construction managers, this program provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills for all stages of construction management. With mentorship from experienced professionals, you'll develop the abilities needed for successful project management.
After graduation, you'll qualify for a two-year post-study work visa, and our programs are on the government's Green List for occupational skills shortages(as of May 2024). Plus, there's a pathway option to pursue a NZ bachelor's degree in construction management through our partner institutions.
A Partial Merit Scholarship is available click here for more information.
Year 1
Semester One
Construction Industry Environment
Materials and Structural Principles
Site Analysis for Construction
Construction for Small Buildings
Semester Two
Building Law
Construction for Medium & Large Buildings
Feasibility and Environmental Impact
Measurement for Small Buildings
Year 2
Semester Three
Financial Administration
Construction Industry Procurement
Construction Approaches in Medium & Large Buildings
Programming for Medium & Large Buildings
Semester Four
Including the work-integrated project
Site Management
Planning Construction for Medium & Large Buildings
Building Services
Measurements – Services and Civil