Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)

... New Zealand
... Western Institute of Technology

Course Overview

Build on your foundational arts, craft and/or design skills and choose your area of specialisation. Learners will apply specialised skills and theoretical knowledge in the production of their work. The creative industries and cultural sector in Aotearoa New Zealand will benefit from graduates who Gain the knowledge and skills to design residential and commercial building projects to completion under the supervision of a more experienced practitioner. This qualification is designed to equip graduates with the essential knowledge and skills required to enter employment as architectural technicians in the construction industry, with the ability to work on small and medium-scale building projects of limited complexity through all stages to completion under supervision. 

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.can critically analyse research findings, critically evaluate work, and present resolved work in a real-world context.

About this diploma:

  • This qualification is designed for learners with broad knowledge and skills in arts, crafts and/or design who wish to specialise in a selected area.

  • The creative industries and cultural sector in Aotearoa New Zealand will benefit from graduates who can critically analyse research findings, critically evaluate work, and present resolved work in a real-world context.

  • Graduates will be able to independently select and apply a range of processes in a specialised area of arts, craft and/or design.

General Eligibility

  • a total of 60 NCEA credits at level 2 including 12 credits in Maths; OR

  • completion of an appropriate qualification at Level 4

  • Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) band score of 6 (with no score below 5.5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Architecture


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Campus Name

New Plymouth


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Course Level

Diploma


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Duration

Full-Time, 2 years


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Available Intake

July


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7068,

25000, (INT)


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