School overview
In the School of Building Construction, we deliver and manage programmes that closely align to construction related industries:
With continuous infrastructure development, New Zealand alone needs thousands of skilled new talent over the next 10 years. We know it can be difficult to be skilled when your studying full-time, which is why at Unitec we focus on providing practical up to date and cutting edge teaching and learning, early exposure to industry and prospective employers, and providing the skills and knowledge that will help our graduates future proof their careers.
Our staff hold a wealth of experience and are experts in their fields. Many of our Civil Engineering staff for example are Chartered Professional Engineers, members of Engineering New Zealand, or members of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and Licensed Cadastral Surveyors. A significant number of our lecturers also work in the industry, bringing current best practice to the curriculum.
We have close working relationships with many industry organisations. These contacts ensure our programmes are not only up-to-date but anticipates emerging developments to reflect current best practices and the latest industry trends; legislation; and local, global and environmental issues.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry | 3 | Full-time 1 year | Assistant tradesperson, Apprentice carpenter, Journeyman |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying | 3 | 19 weeks full-time | Apprentice Plumber, Apprentice Gasfitter, Apprentice Drainlayer |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Construction | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in construction |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology | 6 | Full-time for two years, or part-time options available | Design draftsperson, Architectural technician, Design technician, CAD technician, Draughtsperson, Architectural Technologist |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) | 6 | Full-time for two years or part-time options available | Construction Management technician, Assistant construction manager, Assistant Project Manager, Construction Co-ordinator, Construction Assistant, Construction Supervisor |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) | 6 | Full-time for two years or part-time options available | Subcontractor quantity surveyor, Contract administrator, Subcontractor quantity surveyor |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) | 6 | Full-time for two years or part-time options available | Civil or structural engineering employment with a civil engineering consulting practice, Engineering laboratory operation and management, Civil or structural engineering employment with a civil engineering contractor, Site and project engineer |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying | 6 | Full-time for two years or part-time options can be negotiated. | Surveyor, Engineering surveyor, Survey project manager, Tunnelling and mining surveyor, CAD operator |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management | 7 | Full-time for 1 year (including 2 x 2-week block courses per semester). Part-time options available. | Site manager, Project manager, Construction manager |
