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National Diploma in Construction Management Level 6

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Get your construction career established with this theory-based course of study. You'll cover construction site procedures, site management, construction methodologies, health and safety planning, quality assurance and client communication.

The National Diploma in Construction Management level 6 replaces the New Zealand Certificate in Building. It is theoretical in nature and will give you the skills and knowledge required by the industry's construction managers.

The first year of the programme is common to the National Diploma in Quantity Surveying Level 6, and six unit standards are common to the National Diploma in Architectural Technology Level 6.

You can either start your training direct from school (taking the full-time option), or if you're currently employed in the construction industry we have a flexi-learn option (two days and two evenings per month).

Content Details

Year One

Course 1 - Construction Elements
Knowledge of methods and materials used in construction

Course 2 - Written Communication
Develop written communication skills

Course 3 - Building Law and Environment
Legislative requirements in the construction industry

Course 4 - Estimation
Learn the basics of estimating and bidding

Course 5 - Introduction to Quantity Surveying
Develop measurement skills and understand the principles of quantity surveying

Year Two

Course 6 - Contract Administration
Administration processes for the construction site

Course 7 - Planning
Developing the skills of programming and planning for the construction industry

Course 8 - Construction
Construction methodology for medium to large buildings

Course 9 - Site Management
Site procedures and sub-contract management for a building site

Course 10 - Communication
Develop oral communication skills for the building industry

Work Experience
For full-time students, included in each year of the programme is a work experience component in the industry. Details will be advised at the information meeting and in class.

Entry

The minimum requirements for entry into this programme are:

  • 4 unit standards from the maths subfield at Level 1 including 3 algebra unit standards and 1 trigonometry unit standard
  • 5 unit standards from the maths subfield at Level 2 including 1 unit standard in each of the algebra and trigonometry domains
  • OR ability to demonstrate equivalent industry knowledge and skill

Mature students with life skills and/or work experience who do not meet these requirements but have the equivalent ability and experience are encouraged to apply.

Students are required to complete year one before proceeding to year two of the programme.

Flexi-Learn 
In addition to the above, you must already be working in the construction industry.

English Language Requirements
If you are an overseas student or a new resident and English is not your first language, please note that study at tertiary level requires both written and oral participation.

You will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 or TOEFL score of 550.

Indicative Fees

  • $5,752 full time Year 1 incl. course related costs
  • $5,624 full time Year 2 incl. course related costs
  • Separate fees apply to Flexi-Learn option - please enquire

The standard published fee is applicable for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.

An international fee is payable for non New Zealand citizens/permanent residents.

Qualifications Gained

  • National Diploma in Construction Management Level 6

Career Opportunities

Construction manager, project manager, quantity surveyor, health and safety supervisor, construction supervisor.

Study Pathways

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Pathways

Alternative Pathways

  • Bachelor of Applied Technology - Unitec
  • Bachelor of Construction - Massey University
  • Bachelor degrees in business or technology