Graduate Diploma in Architectural Technology - Online Part-time Study
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
This programme has been designed for experienced architectural and drafting technicians who would like to upskill and at the same time upgrade their qualifications.
This Blended Delivery course allows you to study online part time while you work and offers short block courses for specific assessments if required.
Unlike many distance programmes, students will engage in live tutorials that can also be recorded for later reference, have one on one support, will be able to interact with other students online and also have access to specialist software and processing power through a Windows Virtual Desktop. Students will need a computer with webcam, microphone and a good internet connection to access the software and engage in the tutorials.
Some of the programmes that you will be given access to include Revit, Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Sketchup Pro, ArchiCAD, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite and Blackboard.
The programme is also designed with flexibility in mind, if you prefer to use a different software package that you are already familiar with to complete a project that is fine, as long as you can achieve the required outputs. You will also be able to use information and examples from your own workplace to gain maximum advantage from your studies.
The papers required to pass this qualification will be offered over a 5 year period for part time students. The following papers are offered in 2022:
BART640 Integrated Environmental Systems (15 credits)
Students will develop knowledge of performance standards related to human activities in buildings and the systems and configurations designed to support those activities with consideration of climate, urban situation, and the natural environment.
BART720 Industry Design Studio Project (30 credits)
Students will complete an industry-related project in an architectural design context. Students will experience a procedure to develop designs from given conceptual level to detail drawings and models to present a complete set of portfolios.
BART740 Research Project (15 credits)
Students will research, plan and present a report on an area of innovation in architecture practice. It gives students the skills to gather, analyse and interpret information on a technological driven architectural research problem using a range of media. Note that you will need to come up with your own research topic and have this approaved at the start of the programme. Guidance will be provided on this once your enrolment has been accepted.
The time each student will need to commit to these three papers will vary based on their experience and ability, but it may total up to 15 hours per week for some.
To gain the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Technology qualification all papers listed below will need to be completed:
- BCON650Project Management
- BCON710Building Information Modelling and Communication
- BCON750Sustainable Technology and Construction Methodologies
- BART640Integrated Environmental Systems
- BART720Industry Design Studio Project
- BART730Professional Practice and Ethics
- BART740Research Project
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.