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NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6)

Are you interested in a career in the building and construction industry? If yes, then Future Skills' New Zealand Diploma in Construction with the strand in Quantity Surveying (Level 6) could be the right programme for you. 

Quantity surveyors measure and estimate the cost of resources for construction projects. From understanding the working drawings, assisting in preparing the design brief and pricing of construction work to communicating and resolving conflicts with suppliers, contractors, workers and clients, quantity surveyors are critical for successful completion of all big and small projects. They calculate a budget based on their client's requirements and prepare estimates for each building stage, making sure that construction costs and production are managed as efficiently as possible.

Future Skills' New Zealand Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 6) prepares you with the current technical skills and know-how required to kick-start a great career. This course is offered at the Auckland International Campus on Queen Street.

Highlights of this programme

  • Hands-on project based learning
  • Small class sizes
  • Aligned to industry skill requirements
  • Industry experienced teaching staff
  • Friendly environment 

Construction Management strand 

The Construction Management strand of the New Zealand Diploma in Construction will be offered from 2018, with Construction Management specialist subjects being offered in 2019. 

2019 intake dates

2019 Block 4: 12 Aug - 4 Oct 2019
2019 Block 5: 21 Oct - 13 Dec 2019

 

What you will gain

Gain a Level 6 qualification in 2 years:

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6)

  • Quantity Surveying students can join the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) as a free student member. Then, after graduating and gaining sufficient industry experience, you can apply for full membership. The NZIQS belongs to the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), along with a number of other countries, and has reciprocal agreements with some other Institutes, making it easier to work overseas.
  • The Construction Management strand supports the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme, providing eligibility for a streamlined application process towards Site License Classes 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with information on the MBIE website: http://www.business.govt.nz/lbp.
  • In addition, it is possible to study the other strand either after completing the first strand or at the same time if the timetabling permits.

What you will study

This strand totals 240 credits. 

YEAR ONE  
COURSE NAME CREDITS
Construction Technology: Small buildings Either 1 x 30 or 2 x 15 credit course
Construction Technology: Medium and Large Either 1 x 30 or 2 x 15 credit course
Measurement 15
Introduction to Legislative and Social Environment 15
Estimating 15
Introduction to Dispute Resolution  15
   
YEAR TWO  
COURSE NAME CREDITS 
Programming 15
Procurement and Tendering 15
Contact Administration 15
Advanced Measurement 15
Cost Planning 15
Value Management 15
Construction Project  30
   
Total 240 

 

 

Entry information

  • A minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2, including: 
    • 12 credits in Maths, and
    • a minimum of 12 Literacy credits at NCEA Level 1,
  • OR be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
  • If English is not your first language, you must also be able to demonstrate English Language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (Academic) of 6.0, with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent, from one test within the preceding two years.  

Further study options

Bachelor of Construction degree.

Employment options

This programme is aimed at anyone planning to launch a career in building and construction industry. Your job opportunities include working as:

  • Assistant Quantity Surveyor
  • Contract manager
  • Construction site manager
  • Project manager
  • Consultant
  • Subcontractor
  • Developer
  • Employee in insurance or education sector
  • Self employed 

Course fees

The indicative course fees for this programme for 2019 are $6,640 incl. GST for full-time first year of study (32 Weeks).

Indicative Fees for the full qualification over two years are $13,280 incl. GST.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

  • Textbooks cost approximately $500.00.
  • A laptop is recommended.

Financial assistance

Student loans and allowances are for domestic students only. For information about student loans and allowances please visit the Studylink website. It is important to apply for your student loan/allowance at the same time as you apply for this programme, due to the length of time Studylink take to process. Loan/allowance applications can be cancelled at any time if you decide to withdraw your programme application or if it is unsuccessful.

Practical and work-based components

There is no requirement for learners to complete an internship or similar component. However, if the circumstances are appropriate and conducive to an individual learner’s needs, there is a possibility to meet programme requirements through workplace learning. We will continue to have managed student projects off campus to enable all learners to approach the ‘commercial competence’ that is written into this qualification. Year 2 learners that are not in workplace learning arrangements will have additional ‘leading hand’ level responsibilities and tasking within these outside projects.


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