New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)

Western Institute of Technology

Benefit from small class sizes and experienced tutors with extensive industry knowledge and strong relationships with the local construction industry and professional bodies. There is numeracy, literacy, and technology support for those who require it. Flexible delivery enables students to combine work and study in a two-year program leading to further tertiary study at degree level in construction management, quantity surveying, architectural design or technology, or enter straight into employment.Employers and consumers can be confident in the quality of the working drawings produced by graduates, as they meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Act, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards. Due to the labour shortage in the construction industry, graduates of this program are in high demand.You will learn how to:Apply comprehensive knowledge of construction principles and methodology to evaluate design for small and medium building projects in a design, building or construction related environment. - Carry out feasibility studies for small, medium and large buildings.Establish the clients requirements, develop and communicate a concept and building design, and prepare approval documentation for a building project in accordance with a clients brief.Evaluate the performance of and select materials and finishes to be used in the building process. - Prepare, organise and present architectural documentation for small and medium buildings using manual and digital technologies in accordance with the legislative and regulatory environment.Apply knowledge of the roles and responsibilities, documentation and administrative requirements, including the tendering process to construction contract management processes.Apply organisational principles, use digital technologies and industry best practice to communicate effectively with parties to a construction contract.