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About this programme
This qualification is for people wishing to work as construction managers or quantity surveyors, and also provides recognition of knowledge and skills for those already working in the roles. This qualification provides the construction industry with qualified people who have the essential theoretical knowledge, skills and aptitude required to enter employment in quantity surveying on residential and commercial building projects through all stages to completion under the supervision of a more experienced practitioner relevant to the graduate’s area of expertise.
What you will learn
Graduates of this qualification will, in the workplace, be able to:
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Understand and apply knowledge of the roles, standard documentation and administrative requirements of the construction industry, and communicate in a construction related context.
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Operate within the statutory and regulatory environment as it applies to the construction and design of buildings.
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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.
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Evaluate and select materials and finishes for building projects, taking into account environmental aspects of the design and construction techniques to be used.
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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.
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Analyse, select and administer construction contracts including the preparation of a tender submission from trade sections and other financial components and value building works up to and including final account statements.
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Work in a team and identify organisational principles in a construction and consulting environment.
Quantity Surveying strand graduates will also be able to:
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Analyse and present feasibility information and preliminary estimates to clients.
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Assemble quantity surveying documentation relevant to specialist and specific trade sections and measure a schedule of quantities for a small building of an individual trade section including services.
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Collate all priced components into a tender submission for medium and large buildings using tender process knowledge.
Construction Management strand graduates will also be able to:
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Develop construction plans and methodologies, for medium buildings.
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Create technical sketches to communicate information relevant to the construction project.
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Assist with general construction management tasks.
Courses in this programme
Year 1
| Compulsory Courses – Year 1 |
Level |
Credits |
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DCCI400 - Construction Industry Environment
Aim: To enable the student to develop skills and knowledge of construction law and documentation; and communicate effectively within the construction environment
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4 |
15 |
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DCMS400 - Materials and Structural Principles
Aim: To enable students to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding of structural principles and the properties of materials and finishes applicable to small building projects.
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4 |
15 |
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DCEI500 - Environmental Impact
Aim: To enable students to develop the skills and knowledge required to evaluate site and building limitations including environmental impacts and sustainable methods of construction.
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5 |
15 |
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DCBS500 - Building Services
Aim: To enable students to understand the purpose, operating principles, coordination and legislative requirements required to manage a range of services in small, medium and large buildings.
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5 |
15 |
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DCCS500 - Construction for Small Buildings
Aim: To enable students to develop and apply knowledge, skills and understanding of structures, building envelope and the interior for a small building.
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5 |
15 |
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DXES500 - Estimation for Small Buildings
Aim: To enable students to measure and estimate costs for inclusion in tenders for small building projects
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5 |
15 |
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DXPP500 - Professional Practice for the Construction Industry
Aim: To enable students to become an effective and responsible team member within a construction and consulting environment.
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5 |
15 |
| Construction Management Strand – Year 1 |
Level |
Credits |
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DMQA500 - Site Safety and Quality Assurance Planning for Construction
Aim: To enable the student to develop the skills and knowledge to assist in the preparation and implementation of site safety and quality assurance plans for a construction site.
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5 |
15 |
| Quantity Surveying Strand – Year 1 |
Level |
Credits |
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DQME500 - Measurement for Small Buildings
Aim: To enable the student to develop the skills and knowledge to assemble quantity surveying documentation and measure schedules of quantities for a small building project.
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5 |
15 |
Year 2
| Compulsory Courses – Year 2 |
Level |
Credits |
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DCCM600 - Construction for Medium and Large Buildings
Aim: To enable students to apply knowledge, skills and understanding of foundation methods, structural systems, building envelope and the interior to the construction of medium and large buildings.
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6 |
15 |
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DXFN600 - Financial Administration of Construction Contracts
Aim: To enable the student to develop skills and knowledge to analyse and conduct a valuation and prepare account statements for work carried out on a construction site.
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6 |
15 |
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DXPG600 - Programming for Medium Buildings
Aim: To enable the student to effectively programme and monitor activities, resources and contingencies for a medium building.
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6 |
15 |
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DXPR600 - Construction Industry Procurement
Aim: To enable students to understand a range of procedures, types of contracts, methodologies and processes for the procurement of medium building projects.
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6 |
15 |
| Construction Management Strand – Year 2 |
Level |
Credits |
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DMSS500 - Site Survey Preparation and Analysis
Aim: To enable the student to develop the skills and knowledge to assist and conduct site surveys and analysis.
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5 |
15 |
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DMMG600 - Site Management
Aim: To enable the student to understand site procedures and assist with the management of the construction environment for a medium building project.
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6 |
15 |
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DMMS600 - Method Statements for Medium Buildings
Aim: To enable the student to prepare pre- and post-contract method statements for a medium building project.
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6 |
15 |
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DMPM600 - Planning Construction for Medium Buildings
Aim: To enable the student to prepare pre- and post-contract construction plans for a medium building project.
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6 |
15 |
| Quantity Surveying Strand – Year 2 |
Level |
Credits |
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DQES500 - Estimation for Medium and Large Buildings
Aim: To enable students to estimate costs for inclusion in tenders for medium and large building projects.
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5 |
15 |
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DQCP600 - Cost Planning
Aim: To enable the student to analyse and prepare preliminary estimates, elemental cost plans and cashflow statements for medium and large building projects.
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6 |
15 |
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DQME600 - Measurement for Medium and Large Buildings
Aim: To enable the student to assemble and measure schedules of quantities from project information for medium and large buildings.
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6 |
15 |
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DQMS600 - Measurement for Buildings, Services and Civil Works
Aim: To enable the student to assemble and measure schedules of quantities for services and civil engineering work from project information.
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6 |
15 |
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
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be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
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be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
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be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
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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.
Qualification gained
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions