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Construction Management (Level 6)

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FernNew Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) with a strand in Construction Management
66 WeeksFor International Students

 

Build your future with our new Diploma in Construction Management, your gateway to managerial roles in the construction industry.

This programme is designed to turn your construction skillset into professional expertise. You'll learn from industry experts, gain experience through virtual projects, and develop the skills needed to assist in managing construction projects from inception to completion.

Graduates will be well versed in the effective planning and organising of construction and building projects, from technical drawing to health & safety and everything in between.

Whether you're interested in residential, commercial, or industrial construction, this programme will provide you with the foundation you need to succeed in management.

Join us and be part of the next generation of leaders in construction!

Prior experience in the construction industry is not a requirement for this programme, but it is highly recommended that students have a well-rounded existing skillset or knowledge of construction to excel in the programme.

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You will learn:

  • Effective communication on a construction project

  • Operating within legislative requirements, ensuring safety and legality of projects

  • Understanding and selecting various materials and finishes

  • Knowledge of structural principles and design

  • Knowledge of the regulatory environments within commercial construction

  • Understanding of construction contract management within a project

  • Advanced knowledge in planning, managing, and monitoring construction contracts

  • Technical sketching skills and understanding working drawings

  • Understanding environmental impacts and feasibility of building design and material

  • Practicing effective site management and personnel coordination

  • Creating and implementing health & safety and quality assurance plans

  • Applying problem-solving techniques to daily construction project management

Additional Information for International Students

"Green List" Qualification

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) strand in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying are on the government's Green List for occupational skills shortages. If you complete this programme, you may be eligible for a two-year Post Study Work Visa. For more information, click here.

International students are required to attend on-campus classes at NZMA Sylvia Park Campus to comply with Immigration New Zealand's full-time study visa requirements.

Course start dates

International Intakes

  • NCEA Level 2 which must include: 

  • 12 credits in Literacy Level 1 or above and 12 credits in Mathematics (excluding Statistics) Level 2 or above or 

  • a minimum NZQCF L3 construction related qualification or equivalent skills and knowledge 

International Students: 

International learners must meet the equivalent academic requirements.

English Language:

Academic IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent Internationally Recognised English Proficiency test.

COURSE COSTS 
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for International students here.

Access to a computer or laptop, a microphone, and a reliable internet connection. 

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